AUSTIN, Texas — Community members gathered earlier today to show support for Wilber Garcés Pérez, the immigrant worker shot by an ICE agent in North Austin two weeks ago.
Garcés Pérez’s attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, said he’s still recovering after receiving surgery Thursday to remove the bullet lodged in his back.
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Community members gathered earlier today to show support for Wilber Garcés Pérez, the immigrant worker shot by an ICE agent in North Austin two weeks ago.. (Wilber Garces Perez)
She spoke today at a forum held by immigrant advocates, faith leaders, and members of the community.
She said he is still being held in a county jail facility.
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Garcés Pérez’s attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, said he’s still recovering after receiving surgery Thursday to remove the bullet lodged in his back. (Wilber Garces Perez)
He was transferred there after the Justice Department charged him with assaulting, resisting, and interfering with an officer.
As his legal team fights these charges in court, community members continued to call for accountability.
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“This is a lot of community members coming together, gathering people to talk through what we want to do for Wilber,” Lincoln-Goldfinch said. “Talk about how he’s doing and also how we can hold our elected officials accountable and ultimately hold ICE accountable for what they’re doing on our streets.”
Lincoln-Goldfinch said Garcés Pérez’s family appreciates the community support as he recovers and fights the charges against him.