Man Shot by ICE Agent Speaks from Detention Facility
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, who was shot by an ICE agent, spoke by phone from the Pearsall Detention Facility during a news conference.
Austin, TX, September 21, 2026 — Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, an individual who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, participated in a news conference via a phone call from the Pearsall Detention Facility.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting of Mr. Garces Perez and the subsequent events were the focus of the news conference. He addressed reporters and the public from his current location at the Pearsall Detention Facility, speaking by phone.
Details regarding the specific date of the shooting, the location where it occurred, the identity of the ICE agent involved, and the events that immediately followed the incident were not provided in the available information.
Furthermore, the specific reasons for Mr. Garces Perez’s detention at the Pearsall facility were not detailed. Information regarding any legal proceedings, investigations into the shooting, or Mr. Garces Perez’s medical condition following the incident was also not disclosed.
The news conference aimed to shed light on Mr. Garces Perez’s experience and current situation. However, many key details necessary for a comprehensive understanding of the event remain absent.
The Pearsall Detention Facility is an immigration detention center. The incident involving the ICE agent and Mr. Garces Perez has raised questions that are currently without complete answers due to the limited information available.
Further details regarding the shooting, the investigation, and Mr. Garces Perez’s status are anticipated as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by Sydney Gray on www.kxan.com, see more information here.
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