Austin Bodycam Footage Surfaces After ICE Shooting of Venezuelan Migrant
Newly released Austin Police video shows the aftermath of an ICE agent's shooting of Wilber Garces Perez, as ICE and his attorney dispute what happened.
What to know
- Austin Police released three body camera videos showing officers arriving after ICE shot Garces Perez, contradicting claims he was dragged from his vehicle.
- ICE and the victim's attorney give conflicting accounts: ICE says it was a targeted, lawful vehicle stop of a removable alien, while the attorney alleges an unmarked truck rammed his car before he was shot.
- CNN's broadcast of the footage describes the wound as being in the back, a detail that could further fuel scrutiny of the officers' use of force.
- Garces Perez had a final removal order, but his attorney says the notice was mailed to an outdated address despite him updating it with the court.
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Austin police officer, responding officer · Fox News / bodycam footage ↗ · Sep 21
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez Venezuelan migrant shot by ICEKate Lincoln-Goldfinch Attorney for Garces PerezU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency whose officers shot Garces PerezAustin Police Department Local police that responded and released bodycam footage
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CNN airs bodycam video, reports agent shot him in the back — CNN broadcast the footage and described the shooting as an ICE agent shooting the Venezuelan DoorDash driver in the back, with his wound shown on camera.
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ICE disputes claims, defends the shooting as a targeted stop — ICE said Garces Perez had a final removal order and an expired work permit, denied indiscriminately targeting him, and said resisting arrest is dangerous for officers and the public.
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Garces Perez's attorney says an unmarked truck rammed his vehicle first — Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch claimed an unmarked ICE truck chased and sideswiped her client's car before officers shot him, disputing the official account of the encounter.
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ICE officers shoot Venezuelan migrant during Austin arrest attempt — ICE agents attempting to take Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, into custody shot him during a pursuit in Austin after he made a U-turn while delivering for DoorDash.
