Bullet holes are visible in a car in Austin, Texas, following a shooting incident on Sunday involving a federal immigration agent. Austin Councilmember Mike Siegel shared observations of the scene, located near his residence. Siegel noted at least two bullet holes in the passenger side of the vehicle, as confirmed by photographs.
A civilian was handcuffed at the scene, according to video footage shared by Siegel. The individual shot is seriously injured but in stable condition, as stated by Austin Mayor Kirk Watson during a press conference. Councilmember Siegel expressed concern, hoping for an investigation and accountability if wrongdoing occurred, emphasizing the need for law and order.
The circumstances leading to the shooting are unclear. The Department of Homeland Security has not responded to NPR’s inquiries. The incident sparked protests from community members. This shooting adds to a series of violent encounters with ICE agents. Mayor Watson voiced anger yet no surprise, citing similar occurrences in cities like Chicago and Minneapolis during large immigration enforcement operations.
Texas collaborates closely with the federal government on immigration matters. Since President Trump’s tenure began, the Texas Department of Public Safety has been actively working with ICE. Austin Congressman Greg Casar has called for an independent investigation into the shooting, accusing ICE of repeated use of force and misinformation, referencing Renee Good’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis earlier this year.
Casar highlighted discrepancies between DHS’s claims and video evidence. He demanded truth and accountability. Sunday’s incident marks the second ICE-related shooting this year in Texas. Federal immigration agents previously shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston during a traffic stop. In an earlier 2025 event, Ruben Ray Martinez was shot by immigration agents in South Padre Island, Texas.