ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
Officials said the man was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
An immigration agent in Austin, Texas shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon, according to authorities. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. local time on the city's north side. The man was reportedly shot once in the torso and remains in serious but stable condition, according to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the shooting may have involved a foot chase, but noted the information is preliminary.
Neither Austin Police nor local officials were involved in the incident, which took place near a dark blue Toyota Corolla that reportedly sustained bullet damage. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet commented on the matter. U.S. Rep. Greg Casar called for transparency and an independent investigation, demanding the release of body camera footage and accountability for any wrongdoing by the ICE officer.
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