Kirk Watson

“We do not know that. But my hope would be that an agent that’s involved in an officer-involved shooting would not leave the city. Certainly not leave the state.”

Kirk Watson · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-21

When asked if Austin authorities knew the location of the involved federal agent, the mayor responded with his hope that the agent would not leave the city or state.

“a right to feel safe in their city”

Kirk Watson · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-21

Mayor Watson commented on the ICE officer-involved shooting of a man in Austin, calling for a proper investigation.