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ICE officers 'did not identify themselves' ahead of Bronx shooting: Lawyers

Lawyers for the man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City say the officers involved “did not identify themselves” before they opened fire on him, according to recent court filings. On Oct. 8, Oscar Belgal was picking up his 5-year-old son before he was stopped by ICE officers who did not...

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