AUSTIN, Texas — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and injured a man Sunday afternoon, September 20, in North Austin, according to information provided by authorities and reports from the scene.
The incident occurred in the 7000 block of West Anderson Lane near Anderson Square. A large law-enforcement presence was reported in the area, with portions of the area affected by the response. Local reports indicate the injured man was transported to a hospital.
The Austin Police Department (APD) responded to the incident. APD has indicated that an Austin police officer was not involved in the shooting itself. APD maintains an incident-report database that is updated as reports are processed, although information in that database can change as investigations continue.
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar has called for an independent investigation and requested the release of body-camera footage related to the incident. His request comes amid broader scrutiny of federal immigration-enforcement activity in Austin.
NCN has contacted the Austin Police Department Public Information Office and ICE Public Affairs seeking additional information about the shooting, the circumstances leading up to it, the investigation and the condition of the injured man.
This is a developing story. NCN will update this report as additional information is independently verified.
“Homeland Security Investigations, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is leading the investigation into the officer involved shooting of an illegal alien from Venezuela, who illegally entered our country under the Biden administration and had a final order of removal, during a law enforcement operation today in Austin, TX.
“The illegal alien’s condition is stable, and he is in federal custody pending removal.
“This is a developing situation, and we will update the public when more information becomes available.”
Source: DHS spokesperson, provided in response to NCN’s media inquiry on September 20, 2026.
