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Politics● ElevatedSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 1:17 PM

DHS now leading investigation into shooting involving ICE officer in Austin

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday its investigations unit is now leading the investigation into a shooting in Austin, Texas, over the weekend that involved a federal immigration officer. The DHS said in a statement its Homeland Security Investigations agency is leading the probe into the incident. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

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