A Venezuelan man was shot by ICE in Austin while doing deliveries. Here’s what we know | CNN

edition.cnn.com·Taylor Romine, Priscilla Alvarez, Andy Rose·2026-09-22T11:00:29.483Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan man and DoorDash driver, by an ICE agent during a targeted vehicle stop in Texas, leaving him hospitalized with a bullet still in his back and unable to move his left arm. The article highlights concerns over use-of-force by immigration agents, notes that the officer involved was recently trained and not wearing a body camera, and outlines legal efforts to prevent Garces Perez's deportation while the case is under review.

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