Venezuelan Man Charged After Being Shot by ICE Agent

A Venezuelan man is charged with assaulting an officer after being shot by an ICE agent in Texas. Details emerge from court documents.

Editorial Desk

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A Venezuelan man who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this month now faces criminal charges for allegedly assaulting a federal officer.

According to court filings released Tuesday, 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez struck an ICE agent with his vehicle while trying to flee during an attempted arrest. The incident occurred in Texas, where federal prosecutors have filed the assault charge against him.

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Garces Perez is reportedly residing in the U.S. without legal authorization, having been ordered deported by an immigration judge. The case is under active investigation, and updates are expected as more details come to light.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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