ICE Officer Injures Man After Foot Pursuit in Austin
A federal immigration officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and injured a man in Austin, Texas, following a "small foot pursuit." The injured man sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper torso and was hospitalized in…
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 20, 2026 —
A federal immigration officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) discharged their firearm, resulting in an injury to a man in Austin, Texas. The incident followed what was described as a “small foot pursuit.”
The individual who was shot sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper torso. He was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in serious but stable condition.
The shooting took place in the vicinity of Research Boulevard and Anderson Square. The event drew a significant law enforcement response to the area. Reports also indicate that demonstrators were present at the scene, although the nature or specifics of the protest were not detailed.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the foot pursuit, the identity of the injured man, the ICE officer involved, or the specific reasons for the pursuit were not immediately available. The incident is under investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune, Uriel J. García, Texas Tribune on sourcenm.com, see more information here.
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