Federal judge denies bond for Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Austin
A federal judge denied bond to Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan detained after being shot by an ICE officer during a traffic stop in Austin, keeping him in federal custody, according to a filing reported by kut. org on 30 September. The shooting occurred on 20 September when the ICE officer, who was not wearing an assigned body camera, fired into the man's torso, leaving a bullet lodged near his spine; the incident sparked protests and calls for an independent investigation, as reported by The Guardian. Prosecutors later charged Garces Perez with assaulting, resisting and impeding a federal officer, a filing detailed by CBS News.
Lawmakers, including Rep. Greg Casar, have warned that the detainee needs surgery and is not receiving adequate medical care, according to NBC News. Earlier, a federal judge had issued a temporary order halting his deportation, as noted by the BBC.
