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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas FAST-MOVING

An officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and wounded a man in North Austin, Texas, during a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon. The victim, identified by some reports as a Venezuelan national, was shot in the torso and is currently in serious but stable condition at a local hospital.

Witness accounts and video footage suggest the incident involved a confrontation where an ICE vehicle may have rammed the victim's dark blue Toyota Corolla, which sustained visible bullet holes and damage to the passenger-side door. The shooting occurred in the 7000 block of West Anderson Lane.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Police Chief Lisa Davis held a press conference stating that Austin police officers were not involved in the operation or the shooting. Mayor Watson has called for the Austin Police Department and the Texas Rangers to participate in the investigation to provide “clear, third-party eyes,” arguing that ICE should not conduct the investigation independently.

U.S. Representative Greg Casar has demanded full transparency, including the immediate release of body camera footage, and an independent investigation. The incident has sparked protests in the area, with demonstrators gathering to demand accountability from federal law enforcement.

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Austin · Austin Police Department · Austin, Texas · Greg Casar · Kirk Watson · Lisa Davis · Texas Department of Public Safety · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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