Austin man has surgery 11 days after being shot by ICE agent
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Source published (not observed): Oct 2, 2026, 1:45 AM UTC (UTC)
- Location
- Texas
- Event date:
- Oct 2, 2026
- Published:
- Oct 21, 2026
Last updated Oct 21, 2026 · Location shown at city/county level only.
Summary
A video of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez after he was shot by an ICE officer is shown during a news conference conducted by Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Austin PD Chief Lisa Davis on Sept. 22, 2026, regarding the Sept. 20 shooting. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260922-ICE-PRESSER-009.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The surgery on the Venezuelan national, who has been in custody since his Sept. 20 run-in with an immigration officer, removed the bullet lodged in his back. The post Austin man has surgery 11 days after being shot by ICE agent appea
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- Austin man has surgery 11 days after being shot by ICE agent
The Texas Tribune · news · Oct 2, 2026, 1:45 AM UTC (UTC)
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