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Protests erupt in Texas after ICE officer shoots Venezuelan man, DHS says he was in US illegally

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Vashistha, A. (2026, September 21). Protests erupt in Texas after ICE officer shoots Venezuelan man, DHS says he was in US illegally. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/protests-erupt-in-texas-after-ice-officer-shoots-venezuelan-man-dhs-says-he-was-in-us-illegally/articleshow/134389582.cms

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Times of India · collected 2026-09-21 · by Aashish Vashistha

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An ICE officer shot a 28-year-old Venezuelan man named Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez during an enforcement operation in Austin, Texas, leading to protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies. DHS reported that Garcés Pérez had entered the US illegally and was working as a DoorDash driver when he encountered ICE agents; he is currently stable in hospital under federal custody pending removal. Demonstrators gathered at the scene, carrying flags from Mexico and Guatemala and demanding ICE leave Austin. Texas Congressman Greg Casar urged for an immediate investigation including the release of body-camera footage.
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On September 20, 2026, an ICE officer shot Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man, during an immigration enforcement operation in Austin, Texas. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Research Boulevard and Anderson Square, where a blue Toyota Corolla was found with bullet holes and damage to its passenger side door. Garces Perez is currently in serious but stable condition at a local hospital after being shot once in the torso.

The incident has sparked demands for an independent investigation and immediate release of body camera footage from ICE officers involved. Rep. Greg Casar, a Texas Democrat, called for accountability if any officer broke the law during the operation. Meanwhile, federal Judge Orlando L. Garcia temporarily blocked Garces Perez's deportation to allow time for further investigation into the shooting.

Garces Perez entered the U.S. legally in December 2023 but was targeted for deportation due to his expired work permit. His supporters argue that he needs urgent surgery to avoid permanent nerve damage, while ICE maintains it will not slow down its operations in Austin.

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Austin DHS ICE Texas Venezuelan

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Austin GPE · 6× ICE ORG · 4× DHS ORG · 3× Venezuelan NORP · 3× Texas GPE · 2× Garcés Pérez PERSON · 1× Immigration and Customs Enforcement ORG · 1× Trump PERSON · 1× Venezuela GPE · 1× Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez PERSON · 1×

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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man during a law enforcement operation in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, triggering protests at the scene against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21
🔮 Austin Mayor Kirk Watson called for transparency and said the city should be involved in the investigation, while local officials and lawmakers called for an independent probe.
2026-09-21 · Times of India
Protests erupt in Texas after ICE officer shoots Venezuelan man, DHS says he was in US illegally · assertive framing

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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man during a law enforcement operation in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, triggering protests at the scene against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. asserted
officer → shoot → crackdown
The man, identified as Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, was shot in the torso and taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition, according to officials. uncertain
man → identify → officials
His lawyer said Garcés Pérez had arrived in the US from Venezuela about two years ago and was working as a DoorDash delivery driver when he encountered ICE agents. asserted
he → say → agents
DHS says Venezuelan man had final removal order asserted
man → say → order
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Homeland Security Investigations, with assistance from the FBI, is leading the investigation into the shooting. asserted
Investigations → say → shooting
DHS said the Venezuelan man had entered the US illegally under the Biden administration and had a final order of removal. asserted
man → say → removal
The agency said he was in stable condition and remained in federal custody pending removal. asserted
he → say → removal
Austin police were not involved in the operation or the shooting, according to Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis. uncertain
police → involve → Davis
Local officers arrived after the shooting and provided first aid to the wounded man. asserted
officers → arrive → man
Protests erupt at Austin shooting scene asserted
Protests → erupt → scene
Dozens of protesters gathered near the scene, with some carrying Mexican and Guatemalan flags and signs demanding that ICE leave Austin. asserted
ICE → gather → Austin
The Guardian reported that the crowd grew to about 100 people as a large law enforcement presence remained in the area. asserted
presence → report → area
Texas Congressman Greg Casar called for a full and immediate investigation and demanded the release of body-camera footage. asserted
Casar → call → footage
The shooting comes amid heightened scrutiny of ICE operations across the US following several shootings involving immigration agents. asserted
shooting → come → agents
The Trump administration has defended its expanded immigration enforcement campaign as necessary for public safety and for carrying out its promise of increased deportations. asserted
administration → defend → deportations
The circumstances that led to the shooting remained unclear. uncertain
that → lead → shooting
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson called for transparency and said the city should be involved in the investigation, while local officials and lawmakers called for an independent probe. asserted
officials → call → probe
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