ICE Shooting in Austin, Texas
A series of incidents involving ICE agents shooting individuals during traffic stops and subsequent legal actions in Austin, Texas.
January 2026
ICE Agent Christian Castro Allegedly Shoots Venezuelan Man
Christian Castro, an ICE agent, was accused of shooting and wounding Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the leg. The incident occurred through an apartment door while children were present in the home.
Source ↗September 2026
Federal immigration officer shot Venezuelan man in Austin
A federal immigration officer shot a Venezuelan man, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, in Austin. This incident prompted protests against the officer's actions.
Source ↗ICE agent shoots man in North Austin
An ICE agent shot an adult man in North Austin after a 'small foot pursuit.' Medical responders were called shortly before 1 p.m. on September 20.
Source ↗ICE Agent Wounds Venezuelan National in Austin, Texas
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, in Austin. Texas officials voiced outrage and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident.
Source ↗ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas. The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital.
Source ↗Austin police chief Lisa Davis holds news conference
Austin police chief Lisa Davis held a news conference with the mayor and other city officials regarding the shooting. She stated that Austin police officers were not involved in the operation or the shooting.
Source ↗Protesters demonstrated against shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez
Protesters demonstrated in Austin against the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez by a federal immigration officer. The demonstration occurred on Sunday.
Source ↗Wilber Rafael Garces Perez released into federal custody
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old from Venezuela, was released from the hospital into federal custody by Sunday evening. His lawyer, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, identified him.
Source ↗DHS and FBI Begin Investigation into ICE Shooting
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is leading an investigation into the ICE officer involved in the shooting. The FBI is assisting DHS with the inquiry.
Source ↗DHS Places Wounded Venezuelan National in Federal Custody
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Wilber Rafael Garces Perez is in federal custody. He is being held pending removal from the country.
Source ↗Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Misael Ramos
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested Misael Ramos, a city council candidate, on a misdemeanor charge. The arrest followed his actions during a Sunday protest.
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