Bodycam footage captures moments after ICE shooting of Venezuelan migrant in Austin
Austin police released body-camera footage showing the aftermath of ICE officers shooting 28-year-old Venezuelan migrant Wilber Rafael Garces Perez during an attempted arrest. The footage appears to show officers helping him from his vehicle and examining his injuries, while authorities and his lawyer dispute aspects of how the encounter began.
Three videos include what sound like three gunshots and show Garces Perez clutching his left shoulder; an officer identifies at least one gunshot wound. He was reportedly delivering a DoorDash order when ICE pursued him after a U-turn, while his lawyer alleges an unmarked vehicle sideswiped him. Authorities say he had a final removal order, whereas his lawyer argues he was not properly notified; ICE says his work permit had expired, and that he was later released from hospital care into detention.
- Austin police released footage after an ICE shooting.
- The migrant suffered an apparent shoulder gunshot wound.
- Authorities and his lawyer dispute the encounter’s circumstances.