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September 20, 2026
ICE Agent Shoots and Wounds Man in Austin During Traffic Stop
- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man in Austin, Texas, during a traffic stop, leaving him in serious but stable condition after being shot in the torso.
- Austin Mayor Kirk Watson reiterated the need for the city's police department to lead the investigation, emphasizing the importance of transparency and credibility.
- Protests erupted at the scene, with demonstrators demanding accountability and expressing anger over ICE's actions amidst a nationwide surge in enforcement.
- The shooting follows a significant increase in ICE arrests, raising community concerns about safety and government violence.
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- One Person Shot During Encounter With ICE in AustinSep 20, 2026 at 9:16 PM · NYT
- Man shot and wounded by immigration officer in AustinSep 20, 2026 at 9:27 PM · Independent
- ICE Agent Accused of Shooting Person in TexasSep 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM · WSJ
- ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials saySep 20, 2026 at 11:07 PM · CNBC
- ICE agent shoots and wounds man at traffic stop in Austin, Texas, officials saySep 20, 2026 at 11:37 PM · The Guardian
- ICE agent shoots and injures man in Austin, officials saySep 21, 2026 at 12:52 AM · The Hill