A man was hospitalized on Sunday after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Austin, Texas, according to local officials.
Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel reported that an ICE vehicle had boxed in a civilian vehicle, sideswiping it, followed by an ICE officer shooting the vehicle’s driver. Siegel noted in a video interview with local news outlet KVUE that two bullet holes were visible in the vehicle’s back. He mentioned that the person was taken to a hospital approximately an hour prior to his statement.
The man’s current condition remains unknown and details surrounding the shooting circumstances have yet to be disclosed. Siegel expressed the need for a proper investigation, noting it is considered a federal crime scene, but advocating for city police involvement to ensure public confidence in the investigation’s integrity.
Officials have planned a press conference for 4 p.m. local time to provide more information about the incident.
A video shared on social media shows an ICE agent holding a gun as they exit a black vehicle and approach a blue car. Inside, a man is visible in the driver’s seat, with the door ajar. The blue car appears to have passenger side damage.
The Austin Police Department directed questions to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when contacted by Newsweek. DHS has been reached for further information.
Democratic Representative Greg Casar described the incident on social media, calling for an independent investigation, the release of body camera footage, and accountability for any law violations by ICE officers. Casar criticized ICE’s history of shootings and misinformation. He stressed the need for truth, transparency, and accountability.
Texas State Representative Vikki Goodwin also commented on social media, confirming the ICE-related shooting in North Austin with the victim hospitalized. She noted that Austin police managed traffic control while awaiting additional information.
This shooting marks one of several incidents involving federal agents since President Donald Trump began his second term in 2025.
Updates on this breaking news story are forthcoming.
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