A federal agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot a Venezuelan migrant in the northern part of Austin, Texas, leaving him in critical condition, authorities reported. The incident occurred during a foot chase, according to local officials. The man, identified as Wilber Garcés, was hit in the chest and is currently in grave medical condition.
Environmental groups have not commented on the shooting, but they continue to challenge the Trump administration’s land deal with SpaceX. Meanwhile, legal representatives and advocacy groups have called for an independent investigation into the shooting. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is looking into the case.
The shooting comes amid heightened ICE operations in Austin, with the city’s mayor noting a significant increase in such activities. Advocacy groups, including LULAC, have demanded transparency and accountability. The case is the third involving ICE agents in Texas since the start of the Trump administration.
The incident has sparked protests and calls for reform, with critics highlighting the risks faced by migrants during encounters with federal law enforcement. No official charges have been filed yet, and the full details of the shooting remain under investigation.
