Attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch revealed that Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, “remains gravely ill, with the bullet still lodged in his body, and he remains in ICE detention.” The lawyer representing the man who was shot in Austin , Texas by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has shared an update on his condition.
He will be released from detention, his immigration matter will be resolved, and the agencies will be held accountable.”
“According to the detainee who spoke with his wife, Wilber appeared discolored, extremely swollen, and in significant pain,” she added on X. “Our immediate demands are clear: restore Wilber’s communication privileges and take him back to the hospital. He needs access to appropriate medical care. Thank you to everyone who has continued supporting Wilber and his family. Lincoln-Goldfinch added, “The issue regarding the deportation order is that he moved and changed addresses. There was a notice for a hearing sent to the wrong address that he missed, which is VERY common. We are working on that.
Lincoln-Goldfinch explained that her client was issued a deportation order in absentia because “the immigration court sent a notice for a hearing to an OLD address.”
Shooting Victim Transferred to ICE Custody Despite Injuries
A shooting victim was discharged from the hospital just hours after being shot, with a bullet still lodged in his body. He was then transferred into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while suffering from severe pain, according to a statement from a witness. This incident raises concerns about the treatment of individuals in custody who require medical attention.
