Quick answer: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, September 20. Local officials said the man was in serious but stable condition after a torso gunshot wound. The circumstances remained preliminary, and Austin officials said local investigators would be involved in the investigation. Current reports also show video from the scene and a damaged vehicle with bullet holes.
Latest verified video
Watch the current CBS Texas video report showing the Austin shooting footage.
What happened in Austin?
A federal immigration officer shot a man on Austin’s north side after a traffic stop and brief foot pursuit, according to local officials. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the man suffered a torso wound and was in serious but stable condition. Austin police were not involved in the operation itself.
Who was the man?
His lawyer identified him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man. Reuters reported that he was later released from the hospital into ICE custody. Some details about his immigration status and the circumstances leading to the shooting remained disputed or unconfirmed in early reporting.
What officials have said
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said he wanted the city police department involved in the investigation so it could provide an independent local role. The Travis County District Attorney’s Office also requested cooperation and access to evidence.
What remains unknown
Public reporting has not established a complete account of the moments immediately before the shots were fired. Federal authorities had not publicly provided a full explanation when the initial reports were published. Claims about intent, justification or wrongdoing should therefore not be treated as settled facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the man killed?
No. Officials said he was alive and in serious but stable condition after being hospitalized.
Was Austin police involved in the shooting?
No. City police were not involved in the operation or shooting, although local investigators were involved afterward.
Is the investigation complete?
No. The incident was still under investigation in the latest reports.
Author: Shivam Das
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