The Aporia · ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

On Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded an unidentified man following a traffic stop; the victim was treated at a hospital for serious but stable injuries. Anti-ICE protesters gathered quickly at the scene. The shooting did not involve local police, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, who spoke alongside city officials during a news conference. The Department of Homeland Security did not provide additional details despite repeated requests.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On September 20, 2026, an ICE officer shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man, during an immigration enforcement operation in Austin, Texas. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Research Boulevard and Anderson Square, where a blue Toyota Corolla was found with bullet holes and damage to its passenger side door. Garces Perez is currently in serious but stable condition at a local hospital after being shot once in the torso.

The incident has sparked demands for an independent investigation and immediate release of body camera footage from ICE officers involved. Rep. Greg Casar, a Texas Democrat, called for accountability if any officer broke the law during the operation. Meanwhile, federal Judge Orlando L. Garcia temporarily blocked Garces Perez's deportation to allow time for further investigation into the shooting.

Garces Perez entered the U.S. legally in December 2023 but was targeted for deportation due to his expired work permit. His supporters argue that he needs urgent surgery to avoid permanent nerve damage, while ICE maintains it will not slow down its operations in Austin.

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The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not take part in the news conference and did not respond to repeated requests for details. City police officers were not involved in the operation or the shooting, which occurred after a traffic stop, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis told reporters in a briefing with the city’s mayor and other officials.

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🔮 The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not take part in the news conference and did not respond to repeated requests for details. City police officers were not involved in the operation or the shooting, which occurred after a traffic stop, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis told reporters in a briefing with the city’s mayor and other officials.

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A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene. asserted

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The unidentified man was in a serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on the capital city’s north side, Austin officials said at a news conference. asserted

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