A bullet was removed from Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents in north Austin, sparking questions about the incident.
- Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man, was shot by ICE agents in north Austin.
- The bullet was removed from Perez's back nearly two weeks after the shooting.
- Perez is recovering in U.S. Marshals custody.
A Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents in north Austin has undergone surgery to remove a bullet from his back. The story was first reported by kxan.com.
The incident has sparked questions about the use of force by ICE agents and the treatment of migrants in the US.
Who Was Shot?
The shooting occurred on [date] in north Austin, Texas.
Perez was shot during a traffic stop by an ICE agent.
What Happened Next?
- Perez was taken into custody by ICE agents.
- Perez was later transferred to U.S. Marshals custody.
- Perez underwent surgery to remove the bullet from his back.
What Does the Filing Say?
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Perez is recovering in their custody.
The Marshals Service has not released any further information about the incident.
What's the Aftermath?
The removal of the bullet has raised questions about the use of force by ICE agents and the treatment of migrants in the US.
Perez's family has spoken out about the incident, calling for greater transparency and accountability from ICE.
The incident has sparked a renewed debate about the role of ICE in the US and the need for greater oversight and regulation.
Sources
- Kxan: Bullet removed from man shot by ICE agents in Austin, wife says
- Washingtonexaminer: Venezuelan man shot by ICE has bullet removed 11 days later



