An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop and subsequent foot pursuit in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The man is in serious but stable condition. Local authorities are calling for an independent investigation.
The shooting raises concerns about federal immigration enforcement practices and community safety in Austin, prompting calls for independent oversight of the investigation into the incident.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, during a traffic stop and subsequent foot pursuit. The man, who was shot once in the torso, is in serious but stable condition at a hospital, according to Austin's police chief, Lisa Davis.
Mayor Kirk Watson stated that he wants the city's police department to be involved in the investigation to ensure "clear, third-party eyes." Protesters gathered at the scene, with some holding signs critical of ICE, amid an increase in federal immigration enforcement nationwide. Democratic Congressman Greg Casar also called for transparency and an end to ICE surges in Austin.
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