ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas, the Guardian and Al Jazeera reported. An immigration lawyer identified him as Venezuelan national Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Local authorities said he remained in serious but stable condition as protesters demanded transparency.
Why it matters
The shooting adds international attention to federal immigration agents' use of force and demands for accountability.
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Part of the September 21, 2026 brief.