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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

Also reported by CBS News

Summary

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. The man is in serious but stable condition, and local officials want an independent investigation into the shooting.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened on the north side of Austin, Texas.
  • The man was shot once in the torso and taken to a hospital.
  • Austin Police were not involved in the shooting or operation.
  • Austin’s mayor and police chief want the city’s police to help investigate for transparency.
  • ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not given full details yet.
  • U.S. Representative Greg Casar called for a full, independent investigation and release of body camera footage.
  • Other recent ICE shootings have occurred in Texas and Maine in 2024.
  • The shootings happen during President Donald Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
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