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Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer pleads not guilty to federal assault charge

A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin in September has pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting, impeding and obstructing a federal officer. A grand jury indicted him one week before the plea. The judge ordered him to remain in federal custody as a flight risk.

Where
Austin, Travis County
When
Oct. 27, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Travis

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Wilber Rafael Garces Perezdefendant
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementagency involved in shooting
  • U.S. Magistrate Judge Dustin M. Howellpresiding judge
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security Special Agent Rick Bazaninvestigator and witness
  • Shane McMahonpublic defender for Garces Perez
  • Travis County district attorney's officerequested non-deportation

The facts

  • Garces Perez entered the country legally via CBP One App under Biden administration.1
  • Garces Perez was shot on Sept. 20 after being pulled over during a food delivery.1
  • Grand jury indicted Garces Perez on one count of assaulting, resisting, impeding and obstructing federal officer.1
  • Garces Perez pleaded not guilty to the federal charge in a court filing Tuesday.1
  • Garces Perez waived his appearance at scheduled Thursday arraignment hearing.1
  • Judge ordered Garces Perez to remain in federal custody as a flight risk.1
  • ICE agent D.F. had body camera that captured initial traffic stop but later turned it off.1
  • ICE agent L.G. who shot Garces Perez was not wearing a body camera.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • U.S. Justice Department Garces Perez could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted1
  • immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Notice for hearing had been sent to the wrong address; work permit expired December 20251
  • DHS Special Agent Bazan side mirror swiped L.G. when Garces Perez drove away1

Where the sources disagree

  • Whether body camera footage clearly showed mirror hitting ICE agent Bazan testified footage and still image did not clearly show mirror hitting agent [1]

Sources

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  1. Austin man shot by ICE officer pleads not guilty to federal assault charge The Texas Tribune Lean Left, October 27, 2026

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