ICE Agents Shot Man in NYC with Child in Car, Sparking Calls for Abolition

Post date: October 12, 2026 · Discovered: October 12, 2026 · 3 posts, 66 comments

ICE agents shot a man in New York City with a five-year-old child in the car, sparking outrage and calls for the abolition of ICE. The incident has ignited a fierce debate over the role and accountability of immigration enforcement. The shooting has led to widespread condemnation and demands for justice.

Commenters are sharply divided on whether ICE should be abolished or reformed. Some, like 'givesomefucks', argue that ICE agents should be arrested and held accountable, while others, like 'BigMacHole', support ICE despite the violence. 'vithigar' raised a critical question about ICE's need for guns, noting that they do not enforce laws with death penalties. 'partial_accumen' called for the removal of Jessica Tisch from her position as NYPD commissioner, suggesting reform is possible.

The community consensus leans toward abolishing ICE, with many calling for accountability and justice. However, there are significant fault lines, with some supporting ICE and others demanding its complete dismantling. The incident has become a flashpoint for broader discussions on immigration policy and law enforcement reform.

Key Points

#1ICE agents shot a man in New York City with a five-year-old child in the car

The incident has sparked outrage and calls for the abolition of ICE.

#2Commenters are divided on whether ICE should be abolished or reformed

'givesomefucks' argues ICE agents should be arrested, while 'BigMacHole' supports ICE despite the violence.

#3Critics question the need for ICE to carry guns

'vithigar' pointed out that ICE does not enforce laws with death penalties.

#4Calls for the removal of Jessica Tisch from her position as NYPD commissioner

'partial_accumen' suggested reform is possible through such actions.

Source Discussions (3)

This report was synthesized from the following Lemmy discussions, ranked by community score.

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ICE agent shoots man in New York City with five-year-old nearby, mayor says
[email protected]·51 comments·10/9/2026·by MicroWave·theguardian.com ↗
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Mamdani says ICE agents who shot man in New York looked like ‘mass shooters’
[email protected]·9 comments·10/12/2026·by MicroWave·theguardian.com ↗
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ICE agent shoots man in New York City with five-year-old reportedly in car
[email protected]·14 comments·10/9/2026·by gAlienLifeform·theguardian.com ↗