Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan DoorDash delivery driver, was shot in the back by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas, during an operation that mistakenly targeted him instead of someone else.
Following the shooting, he faced grave medical conditions, including partial paralysis, while being pressured by ICE to leave the hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back for transfer to a detention center.
His attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, has fiercely condemned ICE’s actions and is fighting to halt his deportation, citing serious concerns for his health and well-being in custody.
The case has ignited widespread protests in Austin, with demonstrators calling for the abolition of ICE and demanding accountability for the shooting and the treatment of detainees.
Videos from the incident contradict official narratives, amplifying demands for a thorough, independent investigation into the events leading up to the shooting.
Amid a climate of increased immigration enforcement in Texas, Garcés Pérez's story highlights ongoing debates about transparency, humane treatment, and the policies surrounding ICE’s operations.
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