Austin Shooting Involving ICE Agent Leaves Man Hospitalized

WHO:

Fox News - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) called for the Venezuelan illegal immigrant, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, to not be deported, stating he is a key witness in the investigation into the shooting.

Fox News - Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch claimed that Garces Perez did not receive sufficient medical care, stating that a bullet remained lodged in his back hours after the shooting.

Al Jazeera - The man shot was identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan.

Al Jazeera - Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch stated that she believed Garces Perez had no criminal history and no final order of removal from the U.S.

NBC News - The victim was identified as a DoorDash driver.

Al Jazeera - Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch stated that the man’s family has struggled to get any information from the hospital about his status or location.

CNN - Austin Mayor Kirk Watson stated, “While I’m unhappy and I’m angry about it, I’m not surprised at all.”

CBS News - Austin City Council member Mike Siegel alleged an ICE officer opened fire at least five times.

Al Jazeera - Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch stated that the man’s family has struggled to get any information from the hospital about his status or location.

NBC News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stated, "The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning."

NBC News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar demanded the immediate release of body camera footage related to the incident.

Al Jazeera - Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch stated she did not know Wilber Rafael Garces Perez's current immigration status.

NBC News - A woman who has lived in Austin for 33 years expressed that she has never witnessed an incident like this and it “broke my heart.”

Al Jazeera - The man shot was identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan.

Al Jazeera - Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch stated that she believed Garces Perez had no criminal history and no final order of removal from the U.S.

NY Post - The man shot was identified as a Venezuelan migrant.

CNN - Austin Mayor Kirk Watson expressed skepticism over ICE's ability to conduct an independent investigation.

CBS News - Austin City Council member Mike Siegel alleged that an ICE officer rammed the man's car and opened fire at least five times.

CNN - The man shot is an adult male, whose nationality is not known.

CNN - Austin Mayor Kirk Watson expressed anger over the incident.

CNN - Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis provided information about the shooting.

CBS News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, who represents parts of Austin, called for an independent investigation.

NBC News - Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz reported on the victim's condition.

WHAT:

Fox News - Garces Perez was shot in the back of the neck during the incident, according to his attorney.

Fox News - Lincoln-Goldfinch reported that Garces Perez spent the night in an ICE processing center without a bed.

NBC News - The victim is now in federal custody.

CBS News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stated, "The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning."

NBC News - Protesters gathered at the site of the incident following the shooting.

NBC News - Protests erupted in Austin following the shooting, with demonstrators gathering for hours.

NBC News - The victim is now in federal custody.

CBS News - A dark blue Toyota Corolla was reported to have damage to its passenger-side door and at least two visible bullet holes.

NBC News - Protesters gathered at the site of the incident, with some demonstrators holding signs stating “Nobody is safe” and “ICE Nazi.”

CNN - The man shot was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center, where he is in stable but serious condition.

CBS News - Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis stated that the shooting may have involved a foot pursuit.

CBS News - Austin City Council member Mike Siegel alleged that an ICE officer rammed the man's car and opened fire at least five times.

Al Jazeera - The shooting occurred after a traffic stop, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis.

NBC News - Austin Mayor Kirk Watson expressed skepticism over ICE's ability to conduct an independent investigation and stated that local officials should be involved in the investigation.

Al Jazeera - The mayor expressed hope that the involved federal agent would not leave the city or state following the incident.

CBS News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stated that ICE should focus on crime issues rather than its current operations, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

Al Jazeera - The shooting comes as ICE surged enforcement across the US this summer, producing more than 50,000 arrests a month for the first time in its history in July and August.

CNN - Austin Mayor Kirk Watson stated he was “very angry” and “extremely unhappy” about the shooting, adding, “It’s happened in other cities with the nature of ICE and the way ICE is doing its business these days.”

CBS News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stated, "The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning."

Al Jazeera - The man’s family has struggled to get any information from the hospital about his status or location.

ABC News - The man was shot and injured in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement incident in Austin, Texas.

NBC News - Protesters gathered at the site of the incident following the shooting.

CNN - The shooting is part of a broader pattern of federal officers shooting individuals during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.

NBC News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar demanded the immediate release of body camera footage related to the incident.

CNN - An ICE agent shot and injured a man in Austin, Texas.

CBS News - The man was shot once in the torso and is in serious but stable condition.

CBS News - An ICE officer allegedly rammed the man's car and opened fire at least five times, according to Austin City Council member Mike Siegel.

NBC News - The shooting involved a small foot pursuit.

WHERE:

Al Jazeera - The shooting occurred on Austin’s north side, near Anderson Square and US Route 183.

NBC News - The shooting occurred while the victim was in his car.

Al Jazeera - The shooting occurred on Austin’s north side, near Anderson Square and US Route 183.

NY Post - The shooting occurred on the city's north side.

CNN - A damaged blue sedan was shown in footage filmed by CNN affiliate KVUE near Anderson Square and US Route 183.

CNN - The incident occurred on Austin’s north side, near Anderson Square and US Route 183.

CBS News - A dark blue Toyota Corolla was parked under an overpass at the scene.

WHEN:

CBS News - The incident was reported on September 20, 2026.

CNN - The shooting occurred just before 1 p.m. on a Sunday.

CBS News - The incident was reported on September 20, 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - Rep. Lloyd Doggett stated that federal immigration officials often lie, emphasizing the need for accountability regarding ICE's actions.

NBC News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stated, "Over and over, ICE has shot people and then lied about what happened. We can see the lies with our own eyes. We will demand truth, transparency and accountability."

NBC News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stated, "It is awful that this horror has come to our doorstep."

Al Jazeera - Austin Mayor Kirk Watson stated, “Austin residents have a right to feel safe in their city.”

NBC News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stated that ICE should focus on crime issues rather than its current operations, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

CNN - The shooting is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to increase immigration enforcement operations across the country.

CBS News - U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stated that ICE should focus on crime issues rather than its current operations.

HOW:

Fox News - Lincoln-Goldfinch criticized ICE officers for being "over armed, overpaid, under trained and violent," claiming they do not know how to safely conduct traffic stops.

NBC News - Local police investigators are in contact with Homeland Security Investigations regarding the incident.

CNN - Local police investigators were present at the scene and conducting traffic control.

NBC News - Protesters gathered at the site of the incident following the shooting, with some demonstrators cursing at police officers and others holding signs stating “Nobody is safe” and “ICE Nazi.”

NBC News - Protesters gathered at the site of the incident following the shooting.

Al Jazeera - A crowd of about 100 protesters gathered at the shooting site, with some demonstrators cursing at police officers and others holding signs stating “Nobody is safe” and “ICE Nazi.”

Al Jazeera - A crowd of about 100 protesters gathered at the shooting site, with some demonstrators cursing at police officers and others holding signs.

CBS News - A dark blue Toyota Corolla was parked under an overpass with damage to its passenger-side door and what appeared to be bullet holes, with at least two bullet holes visible.

CBS News - A large law enforcement presence was reported at the scene, along with a crowd of onlookers.

CNN - Local police investigators were present at the scene and conducting traffic control.

NBC News - Austin police are in contact with Homeland Security Investigations regarding the incident.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 21:58 UTC)

The League of United Latin American Citizens is urging that Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a key witness in a shooting investigation, not be deported. His attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, reported that Garces Perez was shot in the back of the neck and spent the night in an ICE processing center without a bed, while still having a bullet lodged in his back. Additionally, Rep. Lloyd Doggett highlighted concerns about accountability in ICE's actions, criticizing the agency's officers as "over armed, overpaid, under trained and violent."

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 20:56 UTC)

A 28-year-old Venezuelan man named Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot by ICE on the north side of Austin, near Anderson Square and US Route 183, and is now in federal custody. Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch believes Garces Perez had no criminal history or final order of removal from the U.S., while U.S. Representative Greg Casar condemned the shooting, stating, "The horror has come to our city." Following the incident, protesters gathered at the site, and local police are coordinating with Homeland Security Investigations as they look into the matter.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 19:57 UTC)

Protests erupted in Austin after a DoorDash driver was shot while sitting in his car, and he is now in federal custody. Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch shared that the victim's family has faced difficulties obtaining information about his status or location from the hospital. Local police are coordinating with Homeland Security Investigations as they continue to look into the incident, which U.S. Rep. Greg Casar described as a horrific event.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 15:56 UTC)

In Austin, Mayor Kirk Watson expressed his anger and disappointment regarding a recent incident involving an ICE officer who allegedly opened fire at least five times, as reported by City Council member Mike Siegel. A dark blue Toyota Corolla was found with damage to its passenger-side door and visible bullet holes, prompting protests nearby where demonstrators held signs reading “Nobody is safe” and “ICE Nazi.” Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch revealed that the family of the man involved has faced difficulties obtaining information about his status from the hospital, while local police continue to investigate the scene and manage traffic.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 14:58 UTC)

A man who was shot during a traffic stop is currently in stable but serious condition at Dell Seton Medical Center. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis indicated that the incident may have involved a foot pursuit, while City Council member Mike Siegel claimed an ICE officer rammed the man's car and fired at least five times. Following the shooting, protesters gathered at the scene, expressing their anger with signs that read “Nobody is safe” and “ICE Nazi.”

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 13:01 UTC)

U.S. Representative Greg Casar has reported that ICE shot a person in Austin this morning, calling it a horrific event for the city. He is demanding the immediate release of body camera footage and has urged ICE to focus on crime issues rather than its current operations, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability. Following the shooting, protesters gathered at the scene, reflecting growing concerns over ICE's recent surge in enforcement, which saw over 50,000 arrests a month during July and August.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 11:56 UTC)

In a shocking incident this morning, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar declared that "the horror has come to our city" after a shooting involving ICE in Austin. Mayor Kirk Watson expressed his anger and disappointment, noting that such violence has occurred in other cities due to the current operations of ICE. Meanwhile, around 100 protesters gathered at the scene, some expressing their outrage towards police and holding signs that read “Nobody is safe” and “ICE Nazi.”

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 03:59 UTC)

A 28-year-old Venezuelan man named Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot, and his family is facing difficulties obtaining information about his condition from the hospital. Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch noted that Garces Perez has no criminal history and no final order of removal from the U.S. In response to the incident, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson emphasized that residents have a right to feel safe in their city, while around 100 protesters gathered at the shooting site, some expressing anger towards police and others holding signs.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 03:01 UTC)

A Venezuelan migrant was shot and injured during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement incident on the north side of Austin, Texas. Following the shooting, protesters gathered at the scene, voicing their concerns about the actions of ICE, with U.S. Rep. Greg Casar demanding truth, transparency, and accountability. Meanwhile, a dark blue Toyota Corolla parked under an overpass was found with damage to its passenger-side door and visible bullet holes.

(UPDATED September 20, 2026 23:55 UTC)

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has raised concerns about ICE's ability to conduct an independent investigation following a shooting incident involving an ICE officer, who is alleged to have rammed a man's car and fired at least five times. U.S. Rep. Greg Casar is calling for the immediate release of body camera footage and argues that ICE should prioritize crime issues over its current operations, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability. Footage from the scene shows a damaged blue sedan near Anderson Square and US Route 183, where a significant law enforcement presence was noted alongside a crowd of onlookers.

(UPDATED September 20, 2026 22:57 UTC)

In Austin, Texas, an ICE agent shot and injured an adult male, who was struck once in the torso and is currently in serious but stable condition. The incident, which involved a small foot pursuit and occurred near Anderson Square and US Route 183, has drawn sharp criticism from local leaders, including Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, who is calling for an independent investigation into the shooting. Local police are actively investigating the situation and are in contact with Homeland Security Investigations as they manage the scene.