Austin Chaos: Agent Shooting Sparks Protest, Tear Gas and Demand for Answers
Austin is burning with anger this morning. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired a weapon that struck a Venezuelan migrant. The scene turned chaotic almost instantly. Police in Texas pulled out tear gas to push the angry crowds back. Rep. Greg Casar from Texas wants an immediate investigation into what happened. He says no one should stand by while violence occurs. Mayor Kirk Watson spoke up too. He told city leaders to stop feeding on politics of fear. The streets remain tense right now. Authorities are still sorting out the details. Residents demand answers before day is done. This story breaks as we speak.
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