ICE Shooting in Austin Ignites Political Firestorm as Omar Unveils Radical Funding Bill

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed its investigative unit is leading the probe after an ICE officer shot and wounded Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez, a 28‑year‑old Venezuelan asylum‑seeker, during a traffic stop in Austin on Sunday. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said he was “very angry” and demanded transparency, while Rep. Greg Casar called for the release of footage and records.

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The shooting is the 11th incident of federal immigration agents...