Overview
- The midday disruption on Wednesday, Oct. 28 blocked the northbound Brooklyn Bridge entrance for roughly an hour and forced police to clear protesters who were sitting on the roadway.
- The NYPD confirmed that 14 people were taken into custody during the removal and that there were no reported injuries.
- Protesters said the action was a response to an ICE shooting and detention in Marble Hill and repeatedly demanded the release of detainee Oscar Belgal.
- Separately, Port Authority Police arrested 31‑year‑old Johnathan Tijerina after he allegedly spray‑painted the 9/11 Memorial with the message “just stop killing kids,” and museum staff quickly restored the affected area.
- Coverage of the events varied in tone across outlets but core facts are clear: mass arrests on the bridge, no injuries reported, a high‑profile memorial vandalism arrest, and public frustration that could prompt further legal or political responses as formal charges are clarified.