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Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- A federal immigration agent shot and injured Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 29-year-old Venezuelan man, in Austin, Texas, on Sunday; he is currently in serious but stable condition.
- Garces Perez's family has been denied information about his status and access at the hospital, with ICE custody reportedly limiting communication.
- The shooting occurred near Austin Councilmember Mike Siegel's home, and at least one uninjured person in civilian clothes was handcuffed at the scene.
- The incident has sparked protests and calls for an independent investigation, with local officials and Congressman Greg Casar demanding transparency and accountability for ICE actions.
- This shooting is the latest in a series involving ICE agents, following a fatal shooting in Houston earlier this year, highlighting ongoing concerns over immigration enforcement tactics in Texas.
