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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Venezuelan man shot by ICE was brought to detention center with bullet in torso

  • Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan immigrant, was shot in the torso by an ICE agent during a traffic stop while making DoorDash deliveries in Austin , Texas.
  • Hours after the shooting , Garcés Pérez was transferred to an ICE detention facility with a bullet still lodged near his spine before being moved to another hospital.
  • His attorney stated he legally entered the U.S. using the CBP One app and announced plans to file a lawsuit to prevent his removal from the country.
  • The Department of Homeland Security claims Garcés Pérez is in stable condition and facing deportation, with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations leading a probe.
  • Austin Mayor Kirk Watson called for an independent third-party investigation into the incident, criticizing ICE's conduct.

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