Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Charged with Assault
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
The assault charge shifts legal focus onto Garcés Pérez's attempt to flee, even though he was shot in his car and still carries the bullet.
💡 Why it matters
This case could shape how courts weigh self-defense and use-of-force claims in federal immigration stops, potentially affecting ICE's accountability.
Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, a Venezuelan delivery driver, was charged with assaulting a federal officer after being shot by an ICE agent in Texas on September 20. Prosecutors allege he struck an officer with his side mirror while trying to drive away; his attorney says he.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
The Guardian
Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officer
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BBC News
Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas is charged with assault
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