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Politics● ElevatedSep 22 · Sep 22, 2026, 12:52 AM

Man shot by ICE in custody with bullet lodged near his spine, lawyer says

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In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.

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