A Democratic congressman has raised questions following a reported shooting involving an ICE officer in Austin, Texas, on Sunday morning. City officials plan to address the incident, described as an ‘Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting,’ at a news conference scheduled for 4 p.m. at Austin City Hall. Mayor Kirk Watson, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, and Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz are expected to provide further insights.
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is conducting an investigation in the 7000 block of West Anderson Lane, but no details were provided about any possible injuries.
‘ICE investigation confirmed in the 7000 block of West Anderson, ICE is handling investigation,’ a DPS public information officer stated to FOX 7 Austin.
Congressman Greg Casar from Texas posted on social media asserting that ICE shot a person in Austin and demanded a comprehensive independent investigation along with the release of body-camera footage. He expressed concern about ICE’s past actions, urging for transparency and accountability.
Authorities have yet to release specific details about the shooting. The incident arises during a time of increased tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement activities nationwide.
Recent protests outside New Jersey’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center resulted in clashes with state troopers tasked with maintaining order, leading to criticism by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Federal operations have faced scrutiny with fatal incidents involving ICE agents and U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minnesota, following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Both were involved in encounters with federal agents in January.
Fox News Digital is awaiting further information and response from ICE, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Austin Police Department.
Stepheny Price is a Fox News writer covering stories related to West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, crime stories, and border security.