Venezuelan groups demand probe after ICE shooting of migrant in Texas
Venezuelan exile organizations in the U.S. condemn the shooting of a migrant by ICE agents in Texas and demand a transparent investigation, citing a rise in such incidents. The migrant's whereabouts and health status remain unclear, and groups are calling for State Department intervention. This reflects growing tensions between U.S. immigration enforcement and Venezuelan migrant communities.
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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.