Crime
DHS Reveals Venezuelan Migrant Shot by ICE Entered During Biden Border Crisis
Liberty Check
- Biden-era border policies allowed a Venezuelan national to enter the country illegally before his confrontation with ICE.
- Texas law enforcement continues to deal with the fallout from open-border decisions made in Washington.
- ICE officers face life-threatening situations created by policies that ignored national sovereignty.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released new information confirming the man hospitalized after an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement was a Venezuelan national who crossed the border unlawfully during the previous administration.
The incident occurred in Austin, Texas, where federal agents were conducting immigration enforcement operations. DHS officials stressed that the individual had no legal right to be in the United States.
Homeland Security Investigations, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is leading the investigation into the officer involved shooting of an illegal alien from Venezuela, who illegally entered our country under the Biden administration and had a final order…
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) September 21, 2026
🛑 Austin ICE Suspect Was in a Vehicle 🛑
Video has emerged of the suspect in his vehicle. It appears Austin’s DEI-hire police chief was incorrect. He was not on foot. He was in his vehicle. Unfortunately, there is no audio with this clip.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis… https://t.co/kWmVe8cWgE pic.twitter.com/81PosJIo9Q
— Katie K USA (@KimKatieUSA) September 20, 2026
I am very angry and extremely disappointed that a person was shot on the streets of Austin by ICE.
While I’m angry and disappointed, I’m not surprised. This has happened in other cities. With the rogue nature of ICE and the chaos we’re seeing fomented by ICE, there’s no reason… https://t.co/e8ynjsIxXF
— Mayor Kirk Watson (@KirkPWatson) September 20, 2026
Message from Chief Davis regarding Sunday, Sept. 20th ICE Incident pic.twitter.com/KJCH6V9mZO
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) September 21, 2026
“The subject entered the country illegally during the Biden administration,” a DHS statement read.
Local authorities confirmed the man was taken to a hospital for treatment following the shooting. ICE has not released additional details about the encounter, citing the ongoing investigation.
The revelation comes amid continued scrutiny of border security failures that allowed millions of illegal crossings in recent years. Conservative lawmakers argue the incident highlights the dangers created when enforcement agencies must operate under policies that prioritize foreign nationals over American citizens.
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