An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot an unnamed man in Austin, Texas, leaving the victim in serious but stable condition, police said.
The man was struck once in the torso and was promptly taken to a local hospital, where doctors reported his condition as serious yet stable.
Police officials confirmed the shooting and provided the limited details available, noting that the victim’s identity has not been released.
ICE, the federal agency tasked with enforcing immigration laws, is subject to internal reviews and external investigations whenever its officers use force.
Authorities indicated that the incident will be investigated further, but no additional information about the officer involved or the circumstances of the shooting has been released at this time.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
