Venezuelan shot by ICE in Austin needs surgery to avoid losing feeling in body, supporters say
Summary
Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan man shot by ICE officers during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas, needs surgery to avoid losing feeling on the left side of his body. He has been in federal detention with a bullet lodged in his back, and there are ongoing disputes about the quality of his medical care and details of the shooting.Key Facts
- Wilber Garcés Pérez, 28, was shot by federal immigration officers after a traffic stop in Austin, Texas.
- He has a bullet stuck between his shoulder blades and needs surgery to prevent permanent damage.
- ICE removed him from a hospital quickly and took him to a detention center about 140 miles from Austin.
- Supporters say he has not received adequate medical care and was kept in isolation.
- The Department of Homeland Security says detainees receive comprehensive medical care and denies claims that Garcés Pérez slept on the floor his first night.
- A federal judge ordered Garcés Pérez to be present at a court hearing next week regarding his detention.
- The local attorney general wants him to stay in the U.S. as he is a key witness in the investigation.
- Protests and school walkouts have taken place in Austin in response to the shooting and ICE’s enforcement tactics.
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