Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent hospitalized for paralysis treatment
A man shot by federal immigration agents in Austin, Texas is receiving medical care for paralysis after spending a night in ICE detention.
What to know
- A Venezuelan man was shot by a federal immigration agent in Austin, Texas.
- He spent Sunday night in ICE detention with a bullet in his back before being transferred.
- He is now hospitalized for treatment of paralysis in his left side, according to his attorney.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez Venezuelan man shot by ICE agentK Lincoln-Goldfinch Attorney for Wilber Rafael Garces Perez
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Man transferred to hospital for paralysis treatment
The Venezuelan man was taken from ICE detention to a hospital to receive treatment for paralysis in his left side, according to his attorney.
“I've finally received notice that Wilber was taken back to another hospital to receive treatment re PARALYSIS in his left side…”
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Update on Wilber:💔The Venezuelan man who spent🚨Sun night in an # ICE # detention cen with a bullet lodged in his back after being SHOT BY A FED IMM AGENT in Austin, has been💔taken back to a hospital, acc to public stmts from his lawyer on Mon night. "I've finally received notice that Wilber was taken back to another hospital to receive…
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Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Austin — A federal immigration agent shot a Venezuelan man in Austin, Texas. The man was then placed in ICE detention with a bullet lodged in his back.