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ICE Agent Shoots and Wounds Man in Austin

City leaders have demanded an independent investigation to secure footage to restore public trust.

Overview

  • A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man in north Austin during a traffic stop that included a brief foot pursuit on Sunday, local officials said.
  • Emergency services took the wounded man to Dell Seton Medical Center with a single gunshot wound to the torso and described his condition as serious but stable.
  • Austin police said they were not part of the federal operation and have deployed their special investigations unit while the Texas Rangers and local prosecutors requested access to evidence.
  • About 100 protesters gathered at the scene near West Anderson Lane as photos showed a dark blue Toyota Corolla with passenger‑side damage and apparent bullet holes.
  • The shooting adds to a string of high‑profile ICE use‑of‑force incidents this year and has heightened calls for transparency, possible local involvement in the probe, and scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics.