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ICE agent shoots and wounds man at traffic stop in Austin, Texas, officials say
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday afternoon; the man is in serious but stable condition after being shot once in the torso following a traffic stop.
- Austin police were not involved in the shooting, and the Department of Homeland Security did not provide details; the city's mayor and police chief called for an independent investigation involving local authorities to ensure transparency.
- About 100 anti-ICE protesters gathered at the scene, expressing anger and concern over ICE operations, with some holding signs condemning the agency.
- The shooting occurs amid a nationwide ICE enforcement surge this summer, with record arrests and recent controversial incidents, including fatal shootings by ICE officers in Houston and Maine.
- Local officials emphasized the community's right to safety and demanded clarity on the federal agent's whereabouts, expressing hope that the involved officer remains in the city for the investigation.
