A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man on the north side of Austin, Texas, leaving him in serious but stable condition, officials said.
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Key facts
- A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, according to officials.
- The man was shot once in the torso on the city's north side, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said.
- The victim is in serious but stable condition at a hospital.
- Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the man's condition at a press conference.
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, officials said on September 20, 2026. The man was left in serious but stable condition following the incident.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the man was shot once in the torso on the city’s north side, according to CNBC. The victim, who has not been publicly named, was taken to a hospital.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed the man’s condition during a press conference, describing him as being in serious but stable condition, according to NPR.
Al Jazeera reported that the unnamed man remained in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso, citing police.
The identity of the man who was shot has not been released, and officials have not publicly detailed the circumstances that led to the shooting. Reporting from NPR, CNBC and Al Jazeera has so far confirmed the location, the nature of the injury and the victim’s condition.
Why it matters
Shootings involving federal immigration agents draw intense public scrutiny over the use of force and accountability. As details emerge, the incident is likely to fuel wider debate about immigration enforcement practices in U.S. cities.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the shooting take place?
The shooting occurred on the north side of Austin, Texas, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis.
What is the condition of the man who was shot?
The man is in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso, officials said.
Who confirmed details of the incident?
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson provided details, with the mayor confirming the man's condition at a press conference.
Timeline
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Al Jazeera: Protesters gathered in the US state of Texas after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man during an immigration enforcement
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Sky News: A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has reportedly shot a man in Texas after a traffic stop – leading to an anti-ICE protest at the scene.
- ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
Al Jazeera: The unnamed man is in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso, police say.
- ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
CNBC Top News: The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on the city's north side, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said.
- Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas
NPR News: The person shot is in serious but stable condition, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said in a press conference.