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ICE officer shoots man in Austin, Texas, officials say

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An ICE officer shot and wounded a man in the torso in North Austin on Sunday, sparking local condemnation and calls for an independent investigation.

An ICE officer shot and wounded a man in the torso in North Austin on Sunday afternoon around 1 p.m.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in serious but stable condition, according to Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson stated that the Austin Police Department was not involved in the incident.
Police Chief Lisa Davis stated that the victim's nationality and whether he was an ICE operation target remain unclear.
A small foot pursuit preceded the shooting, and Austin police investigators are currently on the scene.
Mayor Watson expressed anger and unhappiness over the shooting by law enforcement.
U.S. Representatives Greg Casar and Joaquin Castro demanded an independent investigation, body camera footage, and full accountability.
The League of United Latin American Citizens called on Congress to establish independent oversight of immigration enforcement.
Mayor Watson requested that the city of Austin be involved in investigations to provide third-party expertise.
The shooting occurred two months after an ICE officer fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston during an attempted traffic stop.