ICE Agent Shoots Venezuelan Illegal in Austin, Sparking Protests
Casar called for ICE to end its Austin operations and later demanded an independent investigation into the shooting.
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This article1 analysis · Sep 27, 2026
SOURCEThe Daily Signal
Published Sep 21, 2026
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The Daily Signal reports that an ICE agent shot and injured Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin, prompting protests and conflicting accounts of his immigration status. Rep. Greg Casar called for ICE to leave Austin and later demanded an independent investigation; Rep. Chip Roy criticized Casar’s remarks.
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Representative who responded to Casar’s comments about ICE and Austin.
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