Man shot by ICE in Austin being held in detention center with bullet in his back, lawyer says

Key Points:

• Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer while delivering a DoorDash order in Austin, Texas, was transferred to a detention center with a bullet still lodged near his spine and without adequate medical care, according to his lawyer.
• The shooting occurred after an ICE officer sideswiped Garces Perez's car; the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI.
• Garces Perez, who entered the U.S. in 2024 via the CBP One app, had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had a deportation order after missing a court hearing due to a notice sent to an old address.
• Local officials, including U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, condemned ICE's actions in Austin, highlighting the rise in immigration arrests of individuals without criminal records and calling for transparency, including the release of body camera footage.
• The incident follows other recent ICE shootings, raising concerns about the agency's enforcement tactics and prompting calls for ending ICE traffic stops and increased public accountability.