Judge Denies Bond for Immigrant Delivery Driver Shot by ICE During Arrest

Immigrant delivery driver shot by ICE faces assault charges as court rules he remains in custody. Legal battle intensifies.

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October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Austin, Texas — A Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by a federal immigration agent during an arrest in Austin will remain in custody on assault charges, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

The case involves Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, who is accused of striking an ICE officer with his vehicle while evading capture. Prosecutors presented body-worn camera footage from the incident, which occurred during a traffic stop in the Texas capital.

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Garcés Pérez, who still has a bullet lodged in his back, appeared in court in a wheelchair and required medical attention. His legal team claims the charges are retaliation and that the video evidence does not fully capture the events leading to the shooting. The officer who fired the weapon was not wearing a body camera, raising questions about the investigation.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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