The Austin ICE shooting has raised questions about medical standards for detainees

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An ICE agent shot detainee Wilber Garces Perez in the back during a vehicle pursuit in Austin, Texas. Perez was taken to a hospital and remains in detention with a bullet lodged in his back, prompting questions about medical care for detainees.

Published
25 Sep 2026 · 23:30 UTC
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Source: houstonpublicmedia.org

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