ICE agent shoots and wounds man at traffic stop in Austin, Texas, officials say
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Summary
An ICE officer shot a man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas, leaving him seriously hurt but stable in the hospital. Local officials called for an independent investigation, and protests occurred at the scene as the community reacted to the incident.Key Facts
- A man was shot once in the torso by an ICE officer on Austin’s north side.
- The man was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
- Austin police did not take part in the operation or the shooting.
- Austin’s mayor and police chief want a transparent, outside investigation.
- About 100 people protested near the scene, expressing concern and anger.
- The shooting happened amid nationwide increased ICE enforcement actions this summer.
- There have been other shootings by ICE officers in recent months in different states.
- The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not give details and did not attend the news conference.
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