Man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assault
A Venezuelan man was charged with assaulting a federal officer after being shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Texas. The incident involved a high-speed chase and conflicting accounts regarding whether the suspect's vehicle made contact with the officer.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing tensions regarding immigration enforcement and the use of force by federal agents.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nardine Saad Watch: Bodycam footage shows arrest of DoorDash driver shot by ICE A Venezuelan man shot in the back by a US immigration agent in Texas has been charged with assault, accused of sideswiping the officer with his car as he tried to drive away.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez's side-view mirror hit the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during the traffic stop on 20 September in the city of Austin, it is alleged.
The 28-year-old faces one count of assaulting, resisting and impeding a federal officer. He could face up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.
Garces Perez appeared in court on Tuesday. His lawyers said they only learned of his court appearance afterwards.
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