# ICE agent wounds man in Austin shooting

> Austin man shot by ICE agent in Texas
- Title: ICE agent wounds man in Austin shooting · ABC7 Chicago
- Summary: Austin man shot by ICE agent in Texas A federal immigration agent wounded a man in Austin, Texas, sparking protests and calls for federal investigation…
- Keywords: austin, ice, immigration, federal agent, shooting, texas, u.s. immigration and customs enforcement, department of homeland security, anti-ice protesters, local police, mayor kirk watson, travis county district attorney
- Source: ABC7 Chicago — https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-shooting-texas-agent-wounds-man-austin-today-officials-say/19852991
- Published: 2026-09-20T21:27:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: austin, ice, immigration, federal agent, shooting, texas, u.s. immigration and customs enforcement, department of homeland security, anti-ice protesters, local police, mayor kirk watson, travis county district attorney
## Austin shooting
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas.
## Man in hospital
The man is in serious but stable condition at a hospital.
## City response
Mayor Kirk Watson wants local police to investigate the shooting.
## Protesters gather
Anti-ICE protesters gathered at the scene with signs.
## Federal agency silence
Department of Homeland Security did not respond to requests for details.
## Past shootings
ICE agents previously shot two men in July.
## Key takeaway

A federal immigration agent wounded a man in Austin, Texas, sparking protests and calls for federal investigation involvement.