Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer remains in custody with bullet lodged in back
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, was shot by an ICE officer in Texas on Sunday and remains in federal custody at an immigration detention facility with a bullet still lodged in his back. According to his attorney, Perez has lost feeling on his left side and reported not doing well during a Monday phone call.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize the serious medical condition of the detainee, highlighting that he remains in custody despite his injuries and that a bullet remains in his back, raising concerns about his treatment and access to medical care.
Center outlets present the basic facts of the case, noting that the Venezuelan man was shot by an ICE officer, hospitalized, and then detained with the bullet still in his body.
Right-leaning outlets report the incident factually, noting the detainee's status in ICE custody and his medical condition without added commentary regarding the agency's handling of the case.