Austin ICE Shooting Sparks Debate Over Deportation of Venezuelan Witness

A Venezuelan immigrant, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot during an ICE pursuit in Austin, Texas, and is now a key witness in the investigation into officers' use of force. Garces Perez was delivering DoorDash when an unmarked black truck sideswiped him, leading to a high-speed chase. He was shot in the back of the neck and hospitalized in serious but stable condition. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is calling for Garces Perez not to be deported, citing his importance as a witness. Local officials are demanding an independent investigation into the shooting, and Rep. Lloyd Doggett has accused ICE of lying about the incident.