ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
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Summary
A man was shot in the torso by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Austin, Texas, and is now in serious but stable condition in the hospital. Austin city officials said the local police were not involved and want an independent investigation into the shooting.Key Facts
- The shooting happened after a traffic stop on Austin’s north side on Sunday afternoon.
- The man who was shot is unnamed, and his nationality is unknown.
- Austin Police Chief said her department was not involved in the shooting but is investigating.
- Austin Mayor Kirk Watson wants the police to help investigate rather than ICE investigating alone.
- About 100 protesters showed up at the shooting site, expressing anger and demanding safety.
- US Representative Greg Casar called for transparency and wants ICE to reduce enforcement in Austin.
- ICE has increased enforcement this summer, with over 50,000 arrests monthly in July and August.
- In July, an ICE officer fatally shot a man in Houston during enforcement activities.
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