ICE Agent Shooting Leaves Venezuelan Man with Bullet in Back
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A Venezuelan man, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot by an ICE agent in Texas and is now detained at an ICE facility with a bullet still lodged in his back. His lawyer, Kate Lincoln‑Goldfinch, confirmed the injury during a news conference in Austin, noting the victim is in pain and has been sleeping on the floor. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the conduct of federal immigration enforcement. QUOTE: "Wilber Rafael Garces Perez's attorney claimed that he entered the US legally and has a valid work permit." — Hindustan Times
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Who is covering this story
- Center (3): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express
Sources
- Man shot by ICE agents in Texas says he is in detention with bullet in back — Deccan Herald (center)
- Where is Wilber Perez now? Austin ICE shooting victim's lawyer shares concerning details, ‘Appeared discolored, swollen’ — Hindustan Times (center)
- Wilber Perez update: Austin ICE shooting victim's lawyer shares shocking details, ‘Bullet still in body, slept on floor’ — Hindustan Times (center)
- Man shot by US immigration agent describes pain of bullet still inside him — The New Indian Express (center)