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Venezuelan migrant shot by ICE in Austin transferred to detention center

A 28-year-old Venezuelan migrant, shot at least twice by an ICE agent in Austin, Texas, was transferred to a detention center, per his lawyer. The incident raises questions about use-of-force protocols and the treatment of migrants in custody. Details of the shooting and legal proceedings remain unclear.

Proceso Digital1 day agoUS, VECredibility 18%View source

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Mosaic Score5.7

Confidence0.5

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.2

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#ice #migrant #shooting #detention #use-of-force #venezuela

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Austin, TexasAustin

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Part of 2 situations

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Venezuela — 33 developments

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activeJustice17h ago

ICE Agent Shoots Venezuelan Migrant in Austin, Texas; Victim Detained with Bullet

An ICE agent shot Venezuelan migrant Wilber Garcés in Austin, Texas, leaving him in serious condition and subsequently detained with a bullet lodged in his back. The incident has prompted multiple investigations by US authorities, including DHS and FBI, and calls for independent probes from Venezuelan groups and Austin's mayor. Key uncertainties remain regarding the precise circumstances of the shooting and the medical care provided during detention.

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