# ICE agent shooting in Austin, Texas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ice-agent-shooting-in-austin-texas
> Updated: 2026-09-20T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 145. Developments: 2.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on a Sunday afternoon in the 7000 block of West Anderson Lane near U.S. 183.

Local official Mike Siegel reported that the officer rammed the victim’s vehicle before exiting a federal vehicle and firing at least five shots. The wounded man has been identified by family and legal counsel as 28-year-old Venezuelan national Wilber Garcés Perez. He was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center in serious but stable condition with a gunshot wound to the torso. A dark blue Toyota Corolla at the scene sustained visible damage and bullet holes in the passenger-side door.

While ICE is leading the investigation, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Police Chief Lisa Davis confirmed that Austin police officers were not involved in the initial operation. However, the Austin Police Department’s special investigation unit has since responded to the scene. Mayor Watson expressed skepticism regarding the agency conducting its own inquiry and has called for the Austin Police Department and the Texas Rangers to participate to provide “clear, third-party eyes” and ensure transparency.

U.S. Representative Greg Casar has demanded a full, independent investigation and the immediate release of all body-camera footage, describing the event as a “horror” and part of a “disturbing pattern” of violence involving federal agents. Following the incident, dozens of protesters gathered at the scene to demonstrate against ICE operations. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet provided a detailed response.

## Claims

- Mayor Kirk Watson requested that the Austin Police Department participate in the investigation to ensure third-party oversight. (disputed by 24 sources)
- The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that ICE is handling the investigation in the 7000 block of West Anderson Lane. (disputed by 4 sources)
- An unnamed man was shot in the torso and is in serious but stable condition. (corroborated by 32 sources)
- Congressman Greg Casar demanded an independent investigation and the release of body camera footage. (corroborated by 25 sources)
- A dark blue Toyota Corolla involved in the incident showed bullet holes and damage to the passenger-side door. (corroborated by 24 sources)
- An ICE officer rammed the victim's car and fired at least five shots. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The shooting occurred following a traffic stop in North Austin. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The wounded man was identified as 28-year-old Venezuelan national Wilber Garcés. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas

An ICE officer shot and wounded a Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez, during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas. Local officials are demanding an independent investigation and body camera footage.

132 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-agent-shoots-and-wounds-man-in-austin-texas

### 2026-08-27: ICE agent's firearm found unattended at San Francisco International Airport

An ICE agent left a firearm unattended in a men's restroom at San Francisco International Airport, discovered by a flight attendant on July 21. The incident has been referred to the TSA.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ice-agents-firearm-found-in-sfo-restroom

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