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Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says

In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.

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Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says
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Man shot by ICE in custody with bullet lodged near his spine, lawyer says: Official reporting from the CBS News US National confirms active developments in Indiana. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.

Man shot by ICE in custody with bullet lodged near his spine, lawyer says: Official reporting from the CBS News US National confirms active developments in Indiana. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.

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  • Official Issuing Wire: CBS News US National
  • Headline: Man shot by ICE in custody with bullet lodged near his spine, lawyer says
  • Executive Briefing: In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.

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In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.

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  • Official Issuing Wire: CBS News US National
  • Headline: Man shot by ICE in custody with bullet lodged near his spine, lawyer says
  • Executive Briefing: In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.
  • Geographic Focus & Jurisdiction

  • Location: Indiana
  • Regional Footprint: Designated municipal and regional sectors.
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    Event Timeline & Developments

    Sep 22, 07:27 AM ET
    Update Verified
    In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Alle
    Sep 21, 08:54 PM ET
    Initial Primary Bulletin Recorded
    Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."

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