Who is Wilber Rafael Garces Perez? Austin ICE shooting victim identified as 28-year-old Venezuelan national
The man who was shot in Austin, Texas by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, was identified as the victim of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting in Austin, Texas. The shooting, which occurred just before 1300 local time, has sparked protests and calls for answers from local officials. Perez was in ICE custody and had a final order of removal, according to a law enforcement source.
Mayor Kirk Watson and police have demanded an independent probe into the incident, while Texas Congressman Greg Casar has demanded a full and immediate independent investigation. Protesters, some waving flags of Mexico and Guatemala, gathered at the scene, carrying signs demanding ICE's departure from Austin.
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