ICE Agent Shoots Man in Austin, Texas
An ICE agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 20, 2026 — A man was shot and wounded by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Sunday in Austin, Texas.
The incident occurred on Sunday, though further details regarding the specific time and location within Austin were not immediately available. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that one of its agents discharged a firearm, resulting in the wounding of an individual.
The identity of the man who was shot has not been released, nor has his current condition been publicly disclosed. Similarly, the ICE agent involved in the shooting has not been identified. Information regarding the circumstances that led to the agent firing their weapon is also not yet available.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is an agency of the Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration. Incidents involving the use of force by federal law enforcement agents typically undergo review processes, but details on any ongoing investigations or reviews related to this specific event were not provided.
This is a developing story, and more information is expected as details become available.
Story summarized from the original created by AP on abc7chicago.com, see more information here.
