A federal immigration agent shot and injured a 28-year-old man from Venezuela in North Austin on Sunday. The shooting sparked outrage from Austin officials who also called for an independent investigation into what happened. City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson speaks with NPR’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán about how this incident fits into a larger pattern of ICE enforcement nationwide. Plus, Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura explains why the district is appealing the failing grades for Burnet and Webb middle schools. Last, HAAM CEO Paul E. Scott talks about the hundreds of live music shows happening around the city today.

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