Independent Probe Demanded After ICE Shooting in Austin

A federal ICE agent shot and wounded a man in north Austin, Texas, prompting demands for a full, independent investigation and the release of body-camera footage. The man, identified as 28-year-old Venezuelan national Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was reportedly in or entering ICE custody after the shooting. Homeland Security Investigations will lead the inquiry, with the FBI assisting, as local officials and lawmakers call for transparency and accountability amid concerns about ICE conduct and prior shootings.