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National chains like Walmart, Home Depot, Ulta, and Kay Jewelers were among the retailers targeted by an alleged crime ring accused of conducting snatch-and-grab jewelry robberies and going on shoplifting sprees across multiple states. https://t.co/psVleFaKa2

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Ed Sheeran addressed the war in Gaza during his Saturday concert in Philadelphia after his tour faced backlash over the removal of opener Macklemore and the withdrawal of other supporting acts. https://t.co/FNBBR0ol08

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A wanted fugitive listed among Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants has been captured in Travis County following a tip to law enforcement, state officials said. https://t.co/m2aRHruLdL

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State, local and national leaders are reacting after a man was shot by ICE in North Austin Sunday afternoon. https://t.co/LQOO7pSsJS

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A popular South Pacific destination has declared a national HIV emergency after infections surged dramatically, with one in 60 adults now living with the virus. https://t.co/CFI9gRXwPW

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@fox7austin Mostly a car and bike show now
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Protest erupts at scene of ICE shooting in Austin.

Protestors are revving engines and burning rubber carrying Mexico flags @fox7austin

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An Arizona man who was fired from a feed store north of Phoenix for allegedly taking pictures of bikini-clad baristas is accused of setting fire to tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of hay bales on his former employer’s property earlier this year. https://t.co/PEZxbnH6Tr

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DEVELOPING: ICE shooting in North Austin sparks response from Austin leaders.

Mayor Kirk Watson spoke at a press conference earlier saying "I'm very angry about this."

A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man Sunday in North Austin, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis.

The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed with FOX 7 that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is handling an investigation in the 7000 block of West Anderson. Austin police and Texas Rangers will also be involved in the investigation.

DPS did not immediately provide additional details about the incident. @fox7austin

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@fox7austin Crowd has moved to the other side of under 183. Air is thick with spray from police
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@fox7austin Protestors blocking cars from turning onto Anderson
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@fox7austin Police tape coming down, people pour into street, what sounds like pepper balls fired

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DPS says ICE is handling an investigation after a reported shooting in North Austin. A victim was taken to a hospital. https://t.co/KhQn837g4a

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@fox7austin A man is saying is teen son got pepper sprayed
APD says it was by DHS
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Pepper spray deployed
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ICE shooting at Anderson Lane under 183: a group of people are shouting at law enforcement at the other side of the street. Details are sparse on what led up to the shooting
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The expansion marks a major step for the brand, which shuttered all US stores in 2018 following its 2017 bankruptcy. https://t.co/xmjdbZRfgP

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DPS says ICE is handling an investigation after a reported shooting in North Austin. A victim was taken to a hospital. https://t.co/Yu9HkwAlKa

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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue. https://t.co/jKO80nyti1

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An ongoing ICE investigation in North Austin led to a reported shooting, prompting U.S. Rep. Greg Casar to demand an independent investigation and immediate transparency. https://t.co/UuxYGjKRCX