Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Is Charged With Assault

Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer in Texas is charged with assault

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez has disputed the government's account of what led to his shooting during a DoorDash delivery.

Sep 29, 2026

Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Is Charged With Assault

Prosecutors say the man struck an agent with his car’s mirror before another agent shot him. The charge reveals the existence of body camera footage of the shooting, though that has not been released.

Sep 29, 2026

Immigrant shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assault

An affidavit unsealed on Tuesday said the officer who shot Wilber Garcés Pérez was not wearing a body camera and that another officer turned his camera off.

Sep 29, 2026