A federal immigration enforcement officer fired a weapon during an encounter with a 34‑year‑old man in Austin’s East Austin neighborhood on Tuesday, leaving the victim with non‑life‑threatening injuries. According to the Austin Police Department, the incident occurred after the officer attempted to detain the man for a suspected immigration violation. Body‑camera footage released by the Department of Homeland Security shows the officer shouting “Stay back!” before discharging his firearm. The man, identified as Carlos Ramirez, was taken to a local hospital and released after treatment. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, and civil rights groups are calling for a thorough review of use‑of‑force policies.
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