ICE Shooting in Austin Prompts Investigation and Questions Over Detainee’s Condition
· Texas Border Business
Federal authorities are investigating the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan, by an ICE officer in North Austin. The incident occurred during a pursuit on Sunday, resulting in Garces Perez suffering a serious gunshot wound. He was hospitalized but later released into federal custody. His attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, has been unable to contact him since his transfer, raising concerns about his immigration status, which is disputed. The investigation is being led by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from the FBI, and local officials are calling for transparency in the inquiry.
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