ICE agent shoots man during foot pursuit in Austin
City officials said the victim was shot in the torso and taken to a local hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
Austin, Texas – An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot a man during a brief foot chase in the city on Sunday, according to city officials. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with serious but stable injuries. The incident occurred shortly before 1pm local time. The identity of both the victim and the agent involved has not been disclosed at this time.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis stated that the shooting took place during a pursuit on foot. She added that she had yet to receive any information from federal authorities regarding the incident. Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, a Democrat, called for the involvement of city police and the Texas Rangers in the investigation, expressing his belief that an independent investigation was necessary.
Watson also criticized the recent increase in ICE's presence in Austin, stating that he and others had warned that the agency's actions could lead to violence.
Rights advocates have criticized the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, alleging that it infringes on free speech and due process rights. They have accused the federal government of being untruthful about ICE shootings in other cities. Just weeks prior to the shooting, protesters had gathered near a damaged Toyota Corolla, with ICE agents nearby.
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