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Part of situation: ICE agent shooting and federal charges in Austin, Texas (10 clusters)

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez remains in ICE custody after being shot by agent in Texas

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Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, remains in ICE custody in Texas after being shot by an immigration officer in Austin on September 20. Garces Perez, who was working as a DoorDash driver at the time, was struck in the back, leaving a bullet lodged near his spine. His attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, reports that he is in severe pain, appears discolored and swollen, and has developed paralysis on the left side of his body. Medical specialists have recommended urgent surgery to remove the projectile.

Controversy has arisen regarding the incident, as the officer involved was not wearing a required body camera at the time of the shooting. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintains that Garces Perez attempted to evade arrest during a targeted enforcement action and had a final order of removal, his legal team argues he entered the country legally to seek asylum.

Following the shooting, Garces Perez was discharged from a hospital only hours later and transferred to a detention center in Pearsall, Texas. Lawmakers, including Congressman Greg Casar, have criticized the rapid transfer and the adequacy of his medical care. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation to allow for a court appearance scheduled for September 30.

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Austin · Austin, Texas · Department of Homeland Security · Greg Casar · Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Joaquín Castro · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez

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Turning Point USA fires back at ICE shooting lawyer over deleted Charlie Kirk post [nypost.com]
James Talarico Asks How Paralyzing a DoorDash Driver Makes Anyone More Safe [twitchy.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [rickeysmileymorningshow.com]
A Venezuelan man was shot by ICE in Austin while doing deliveries. Here’s what we know [kesq.com]
ICE Shot Venezuelan DoorDash Driver Who Was Then Detained With Bullet Still Near His Spine, Lawyer Says [www.ibtimes.co.uk]
美國移民執法 達拉斯今夏逮捕121人 [www.epochtimes.com]
Caso Wilber Garcés: congresista confirma que la bala que ICE le disparó sigue alojada en su cuerpo | El Estímulo [elestimulo.com]
VIDEO: «El daño causado tiene que parar», diputado Correa fijó posición sobre venezolano herido por ICE en EEUU [caraotadigital.net]
Agentes de ICE dispararon a más de 20 personas durante la Administración Trump: ocho de estas víctimas murieron [caretas.pe]
El viaje de Wilber Garcés por su hijo, truncado por una bala en la espalda [www.el-carabobeno.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [wzakcleveland.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [woldcnews.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [newstalkcleveland.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [kysdc.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [krnb.com]
Especialista recomendó cirugía para retirar la bala a migrante venezolano herido por ICE [eldiario.com]
Έκκληση μητέρας μετανάστη από Βενεζουέλα για χειρουργείο μετά από αστυνομικό πυροβολισμό στις ΗΠΑ - ΤΑ ΝΕΑ [www.tanea.gr]
Μετανάστης από τη Βενεζουέλα τραυματίας από πυρά της ICE: Άμεση επέμβαση επέμβαση η οικογένειά του [www.ertnews.gr]
Tragedy strikes, community answers [thedailytexan.com]
Where is Wilber Perez now? Austin ICE shooting victim's lawyer shares concerning details, ‘Appeared discolored, swollen’ [articles.thelocalreport.in]
DHS Pushes Back On Claims After ICE Shooting Of Illegal Venezuelan Migrant In Texas - Worthy Christian News [www.worthynews.com]
DHS refutes claims made about ICE shooting in Texas capital [justthenews.com]
Caso Wilber Garcés: Madre del venezolano baleado por el ICE clama por cirugía urgente para extraer el proyectil [reporteconfidencial.info]
DHS Fires Back After 100+ Democrats Demand Release Of Venezuelan Migrant Shot During ICE Chase [wltreport.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [kissrichmond.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [wolbbaltimore.com]
ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation [majicatl.com]
Quick Reads - Sept. 25 [www.thefloridacatholic.org]
Médico recomienda operar a venezolano detenido en Texas tras recibir disparo de un agente de ICE [monitoreamos.com]
El agente de ICE que disparó a Wilber Garcés no llevaba cámara corporal y un juez federal frena su deportación de emergencia - nuevolaredo. tv [nuevolaredo.tv]
Texas lawmakers demand medical care for Austin man shot by ICE (Video) [spotonalabama.com]
«¡Mamá, me dio un tiro!»: El dramático relato de la madre del venezolano baleado por ICE en Texas [rdnvenezuela.com]