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Judge blocks deportation of Venezuelan man shot by ICE; doctor says he needs spinal surgery

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, shot by an ICE officer in Austin while delivering for DoorDash, remains in federal custody as a court fight over his treatment and deportation continues.

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ICE Shooting in Austin

3 stories · since Sep 17 · newest 24m ago — A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin faces deportation despite his injuries, while questions emerge about the lack of body camera footage and…

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What to know

  • ICE agents allegedly rammed Perez's vehicle twice before shooting him during a food delivery; he had no criminal history or removal order.
  • Perez was discharged from hospital treatment into ICE custody within hours, sparking accusations of a cover-up and demands for body-camera footage.
  • A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation and ordered him to remain in Texas ahead of a September 30 hearing.
  • A Democratic congressman says a specialist has told Perez he needs surgery to remove a bullet lodged near his spine, after earlier reports of partial paralysis.

The dispute Whether the shooting reflects a systemic, deliberate pattern of ICE violence and cover-up versus an isolated incident now under judicial and congressional review. · positions read across 271 posts and comments

most voices

ICE is a violent, unaccountable agency that should be abolished or radically reformed.

  • “This is so insane. Why do they have guns at all? Why are they ramming people with cars? Immigration stuff is all civil not criminal infractions. Then half the time they're wrong. What are we doing? Abolish ICE.”

    bearku.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
many voices

The hospital discharge and custody treatment amount to a deliberate cover-up and medical neglect.

  • “He never should have been DISCHARGED from the ER into the hands of ICE in the first place. He had a BULLET in his BACK and ICE took him and threw him into a cell where he laid on the floor all night, becoming partially paralyzed. LAWSUIT…”

    flyovercountry76.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
some voices

The video and circumstances raise doubts about whether the use of force was legally justified.

  • “There is a video. I don't want to link to it in case it's fake, but if it is genuine, it doesn't look like the ICE agent should have even drawn his weapon let alone shot Perez.”

    calvinkclark.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
some voices

The pattern of enforcement in Democratic-led cities looks politically motivated ahead of the midterms.

  • “The focus on blue cities and states seems entirely deliberate as we enter midterms.”

    steadymoon.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗

“He was shot and taken to a hospital, she said, then released into ICE custody with a bullet still in his back.”

Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Perez's attorney (via AP) · Associated Press broadcast ↗ · Sep 22

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot by ICEKate Lincoln-Goldfinch Perez's immigration attorneyRep. Walkinshaw Democratic congressmanOrlando L. Garcia U.S. District JudgeU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Federal agency whose officer shot Perez

Judge blocks deportation of Venezuelan man shot by ICE; doctor says he needs spinal surgery
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  1. 8

    Congressman says Perez needs surgery for bullet near spine

    A Democratic congressman said a specialist has told Perez he needs surgery to remove the bullet lodged near his spine.

    • ZhiZhu

      "More than 20 people have been shot by federal immigration agents since Trump took office in January 2025. Six people, including three U.S. citizens, have been killed in those shootings, nearly all of which involved officers firing at people in vehicles." https://www. nytimes.com/2026/09/20/us/ice- shooting-austin-texas.html # DonaldTrump # Trump…

      ZhiZhuMastodon2h ago7▲view on Mastodon ↗
  2. 7

    Federal judge blocks Perez's deportation

    U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia ordered that Perez remain in Texas while authorities investigate the shooting, setting a court hearing for September 30.

    “How convenient. When they get away with it it just guarantees it will happen again.”
    — thetnholler.bsky.social, Bluesky user · source

    1. 3 outlets first by UPI, 10h ago · also Independent UK, Philadelphia Inquirer · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Judge pauses deportation of man shot by ICE agent in Texas

      first by Washington Examiner, 16h ago

    • thetnholler.bsky.social

      How convenient. When they get away with it it just guarantees it will happen again.

      thetnholler.bsky.socialBluesky16h ago1.1k▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 3 posts in this stretch

    • What's a pardon, a document saying you can't get arrested and punished for something? Sounds like the documents that citizens have that say they can't be arrested and punished by ICE. So just... do what ICE does?

      MissionCreeperr/news18h agoview on r/news ↗

    • More AOC, Less Schumer. Actually, right now, I'm imaging James Traficcant. remember that union guy, probably from Pa or something....he was a brawler. Corrupt...maybe, but a fighter, and that's what we need.

      Lotus_Domino_Guyr/news12h agoview on r/news ↗
    all of them →
  3. 6

    Austin police release new video of the shooting

    The Austin Police Department released additional video footage of the incident, which CBS News covered in detail.

    1. 2 outlets Videos Reveal New Details About ICE Shooting in Austin

      first by NYT, 1d ago · also New York Times

    2. 2 outlets first by KEYT-TV, 3d ago · also Texas Tribune · read ↗

    • He never should have been DISCHARGED from the ER into the hands of ICE in the first place. He had a BULLET in his BACK and ICE took him and threw him into a cell where he laid on the floor all night, becoming partially paralyzed. LAWSUIT TIME.

      flyovercountry76.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago17▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 25 posts in this stretch
    • memeorandum@universeodon.com

      Man shot and detained by ICE hospitalized for partial paralysis, lawyer says (Washington Post) https://www. washingtonpost.com/immigration /2026/09/22/man-shot-detained-by-ice-is-hospitalized-partial-paralysis-lawyer-says/ http://www. memeorandum.com/260922/p113#a2 60922p113

      memeorandum@universeodon.comMastodon1d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • samfisher90.bsky.social

      Man shot and detained by ICE hospitalized for partial paralysis, lawyer says - washingtonpost.com

      samfisher90.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago14▲view on Bluesky ↗
    all of them →
  4. 5

    Perez rehospitalized with reported partial paralysis

    Perez's attorney said he was back in the hospital after developing partial paralysis, days after being held in a detention facility with a bullet still lodged in his back.

    1. 11 outlets Man shot by ICE in Austin says he is held in detention with bullet in his back

      first by Jerusalem Post, 1d ago · also Hindustan Times, The Hill, CBS News, KVUE, Straits Times, Texas Monthly +4

      12 more headlines

    • National attention is the only reason he's back in the hospital, otherwise ICE would've let him die in detention like dozens of other detainees across the country have Every ICE agent needs to be investigated

      spotonjay.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago37▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 35 posts in this stretch
    • lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org

      BREAKING: Man shot by ICE and removed from hospital despite bullet still in back is now partially paralyzed and back in hospital

      lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.orgMastodon1d ago22▲view on Mastodon ↗

    • Is it a child rapist(s) in the White House? Bombing schools? War? Shooting innocent people in the streets? Destroying accessible health care? Bulldozing national parks? Anti-vaxxers in charge of of health system? Kidnapping people by masked goons without warrants? Concentration camps? Open corruption and profiteering? Threatening to end democracy…

      E_seven_20r/news2d agoview on r/news ↗
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  5. 4

    Congressman demands investigation and body-cam footage

    Rep. Walkinshaw publicly identified Perez, said ICE was trying to deport him before the public learned the full account, and called for an independent investigation.

    “We need a full, independent investigation and the body cam footage.”
    — @Rep_Walkinshaw
    1. 20 outlets Man shot by ICE speaks out, says bullet is still in him

      first by ABC News, 2d ago · also PennLive, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Orlando Sentinel, Baltimore Sun, Mercury News +13

      13 more headlines
    2. 6 outlets Man shot, injured by ICE agent in Texas before 100 protesters flood scene

      first by MassLive, 2d ago · also KEYT-TV, CNN, New York Times, Guardian, Boston Globe

      4 more headlines
    1 more claim →

    • ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, while he was making a DoorDash delivery in Austin. Now he’s in ICE custody & they’re trying to quickly deport him before the public has a full account of what happened. We need a full, independent investigation and the body cam footage.

      @Rep_WalkinshawX2d ago1.8k▲view on X ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 76 posts in this stretch
    • whodat35.bsky.social

      Merely hours after the shooting, a man was abruptly discharged from the hospital & taken directly into ICE custody. His family & their immigration lawyer, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, reported that they were initially kept in the dark by the hospital & have not been told exactly where he is detained.

      whodat35.bsky.socialBluesky2d ago246▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • nullagent@partyon.xyz

      ICE shot a man in Austin yesterday. And before hospital staff could take the bullet out of his back ICE agents terminated his medical care and took him to a prison where he slept without a bed and without any further medical treatment. # FuckICE # Austin # Texas

      nullagent@partyon.xyzMastodon2d ago77▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  6. 3

    Perez discharged from hospital directly into ICE custody

    Hours after the shooting, Perez was released from the hospital into ICE custody with a bullet still in his back; his attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch said she and his family were kept in the dark and run off hospital property.

    “The man ICE shot in Austin today is named Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Per his lawyer, she and Perez’s family were run off of hospital property where he’s being treated and won’t even confirm he’s there because he’s “in ICE custody.” Actual criminals.”
    — marisakabas.bsky.social
    1. 9 outlets ICE agent wounds man in Texas shooting: Officials

      first by Straits Times, 3d ago · also Reuters, NPR, The New York Times, The Hindu, Channel News Asia, Guardian +2

      7 more headlines
    • marisakabas.bsky.social

      The man ICE shot in Austin today is named Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Per his lawyer, she and Perez’s family were run off of hospital property where he’s being treated and won’t even confirm he’s there because he’s “in ICE custody.” Actual criminals.

      marisakabas.bsky.socialBluesky3d ago4.5k▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 88 posts in this stretch

    • 🇺🇸🇻🇪 The delivery driver shot by an ICE officer in Austin has been identified, and DHS and his lawyer are telling 2 completely different stories about him. He's Wilber Rafael Garces Perez from Venezuela, and DHS sources told Fox News he's here illegally with a final order of

      @MarioNawfalX3d ago23▲view on X ↗
    • samlitzinger@journa.host

      AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas, local authorities said, and anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene. https:// apnews.com/article/austin-texa…

      samlitzinger@journa.hostMastodon3d ago14▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  7. 2

    Protests erupt in Austin over the shooting

    Anti-ICE protests broke out at the scene and around the city demanding transparency about the shooting and the man's condition.

    • apnews.com

      BREAKING: An ICE agent shoots and wounds a man in Austin, Texas, officials say.

      apnews.comBluesky3d ago656▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 42 posts in this stretch

    • A federal immigration agent shot a person in Austin, officials in the Texas city said.

      @CNNX3d ago323▲view on X ↗
    • Nonilex@masto.ai

      # ICE agent shoots man in # Austin , # Texas The ICE officer rammed the man’s car then got out of his federal vehicle & opened fire at least 5 times, said Mike Siegel, who represents Austin’s District 7. The # shooting occurred in the early afternoon on the city’s north side, & police & the mayor later spoke about the details of the incident. The…

      Nonilex@masto.aiMastodon3d ago28▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  8. 1

    ICE officer shoots Wilber Rafael Garces Perez during DoorDash delivery

    An ICE officer shot and wounded Perez, 28, in Austin, Texas on Sunday afternoon after agents in an unmarked truck allegedly sideswiped his car twice; Austin police said he was in serious but stable condition.

    “Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas.”
    — Associated Press
    1. 20 outlets Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot and wounded by ICE agent in Austin, Texas, officials say

      first by CTV News, 1d ago · also Mercury News, Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, KOMU 8, SCMP, CNBC +13

      1 more headline
    2. 10 outlets Venezuelan Door Dash driver shot and wounded by ICE agent in Austin, Texas, officials say

      first by CNN, 3d ago · also CBC, UPI, Austin American-Statesman, Sky News, Le Monde EN, Deutsche Welle EN +3

      8 more headlines
    12 more claims →

    • JUST IN: Man shot by ICE agent in Austin, Texas

      @KlaxonWireX3d ago46▲view on X ↗

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. 4 outlets ICE Officer Who Shot, Potentially Paralyzed Austin Man Wasn't Wearing Bodycam: Report

    first by HuffPost, 1d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, WTOP News, CBS News

    2 more headlines
  2. 3 outlets Man shot by ICE in Texas says bullet still inside him

    first by SCMP, 1d ago · also NBC News, Independent UK

    2 more headlines
  3. 3 outlets Judge halts deportation of man shot by ICE agent in North Austin

    first by Austin American-Statesman, 1d ago · also FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, FOX 7 Austin

    1 more headline
  4. 3 outlets Man shot by ICE in Austin in detention facility with bullet still in body

    first by Courthouse News, 2d ago · also Hindustan Times, Courthouse News Service

    1 more headline
  5. 2 outlets Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention after leaving hospital, attorney says

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 1d ago · also WTOP News

  6. 2 outlets Venezuelan migrant shot by ICE in Austin cites lack of medical care: ‘How are they going to leave the bullet in me?’

    first by El Pais English, 1d ago · also El País

    1 more headline
  7. 2 outlets US investigates ICE shooting of Venezuelan delivery driver in Austin

    first by MercoPress, 2d ago · also Rio Times

    1 more headline
  8. 2 outlets Illinois authorities investigate possible ICE wounding of US citizen

    first by The Guardian, 2d ago · also Guardian

  9. 2 outlets Who is Wilber Rafael Garces Perez? Austin ICE shooting victim identified as 28-year-old Venezuelan national

    first by Hindustan Times, 3d ago · also Newsweek

    1 more headline
  10. 2 outlets ICE Agent Reportedly Shoots, Wounds Person in North Austin, Officials Say

    first by Townhall, 3d ago · also KVUE

    2 more headlines

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What people are saying 11 voices from 4 sites · best of 271 · verbatim

Still unanswered
  • What is ICE trying to cover up in Austin now?
  • Will there be consequences this time?
  • Is the shooting video that's circulating genuine?