Greg Casar

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirmed with FOX 7 on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is handling an investigation in the 7000 block of West Anderson in Austin.

DPS did not immediately provide additional details about the incident.

Austin ICE incident

What we know:

Texas state Rep. Vikki Goodwin said in a post on X that there was "another ICE-related shooting" in North Austin.

Goodwin said Austin police were at the scene for traffic control and that the victim was taken to a hospital.

"We will get more information, but this violence cannot continue," Goodwin wrote.

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar also said on X that an ICE officer shot someone in Austin Sunday morning.

"The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning," Casar wrote.

Casar represents Texas’ 35th Congressional District, which includes parts of East Austin and West San Antonio.

Calls for independent investigation

Casar called for a full, independent investigation and the immediate release of body camera footage. He also called for accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law.

"Over and over, ICE has shot people and then lied about what happened," Casar wrote. "We will demand truth, transparency and accountability."

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or condition. Officials also have not provided details about what led to the shooting or identified anyone involved.

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