Texas Man Charged with Assaulting Federal Officer Following ICE Agent Shooting

Tucson, AZ, September 29, 2026 —

Federal prosecutors in Texas have officially charged Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan national, with assaulting a federal officer. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on September 20, a day which also saw Garces Perez being shot by an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent.

According to allegations presented by prosecutors, the confrontation unfolded as Garces Perez reportedly attempted to evade law enforcement. During this attempt to drive away, prosecutors claim that Garces Perez struck an officer with the side mirror of his vehicle. Further allegations state that he then attempted to hit the officer with his vehicle. The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the shooting and the subsequent assault charges were not fully elaborated upon in the provided information.

The incident, which resulted in Garces Perez being shot by an ICE agent, has now led to federal charges against him. The exact circumstances that led to the agent firing their weapon and the details of the alleged assault are central to the ongoing legal proceedings. Information regarding the specific location within Texas where the incident took place was not immediately available.

The charge of assaulting a federal officer is a serious offense. As the case progresses, further details concerning the evidence, the timeline of events, and the specific nature of the interaction between Garces Perez and the ICE agent are expected to emerge. The contractor’s name involved in the incident was not provided. The outcome of any potential legal proceedings and further investigative steps were not detailed.

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