Venezuelan DoorDash Driver Shot by ICE Agent Answers Questions, Reports Bullet Near Spine
Venezuelan DoorDash driver Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, shot and injured by an ICE agent on Sunday in Austin, Texas, spoke to reporters via a phone call at a news conference held by civil rights attorneys and immigration advocates on Monday. Perez is currently in federal custody, and claims that a bullet remains lodged near his spine.
According to the CBS News report, the incident occurred when the ICE agent opened fire during a traffic stop involving Perez and another individual.
Perez, who is a Venezuelan citizen, works as a DoorDash driver and was stopped by the ICE agent while driving in Austin. The agent reportedly believed that Perez was an undocumented immigrant.
Perez's injuries:
- The ICE agent shot Perez in the back while he was inside his car.
- Perez was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
- He was later released to federal custody.
- Perez claims to still have a bullet lodged near his spine.
Perez's phone conference:
- Perez answered reporters' questions via a phone call.
- The conference was organized by civil rights attorneys and immigration advocates.
Background on the incident:
- The incident occurred during a traffic stop involving Perez and another individual.
- The ICE agent mistakenly believed Perez to be an undocumented immigrant.
Perez's citizenship:
- Perez is a Venezuelan citizen.
- He works as a DoorDash driver in Austin.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
