DHS now leading investigation into shooting involving ICE officer in Austin

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now leading the investigation into a shooting incident in Austin, Texas. The event involved an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who shot a Venezuelan migrant on September 20. While Homeland Security Investigations manages the probe, Austin City Council members have condemned the action. Local officials are calling for an independent investigation into the shooting to ensure accountability regarding the federal immigration officer's conduct during the incident.