Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent charged with assaulting officer
Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a Venezuelan delivery driver, was shot by an ICE agent in Texas earlier this month and has been charged with assaulting a federal officer. Federal prosecutors allege he struck an officer with his car's side mirror while attempting to drive away. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize that Garcés Pérez was shot in his car and highlight that a bullet remained lodged near his spine, framing the incident as a concerning use of force by immigration agents against an immigrant.
Center outlets present the charges factually, noting the assault allegations without dwelling on the shooting itself or its circumstances.
Right-leaning outlets focus on the criminal charges and allegations that he struck an officer, presenting the prosecution as the primary development in the case.