Austin man shot by ICE agent was making DoorDash delivery
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By The Dallas Morning News
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A Venezuelan national was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent while performing food delivery work in Austin. The 28-year-old victim, identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was delivering orders for DoorDash when the incident occurred. Following medical treatment at a local hospital, he was transferred into ICE custody. His legal representative is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, raising questions about the use of force during the encounter with federal immigration authorities.
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