Fact check
AI analysis“Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a delivery driver, was shot in the back by an ICE agent just last weekend in Austin, Texas.”
Reasoning
Texas DPS incident report lists zero ICE firearm discharges; ICE’s own statement denies involvement; independent news and PolitiFact fact‑check both find no evidence or official records of such a shooting.
On confidence: Multiple authoritative sources directly contradict the claim, with no records of any ICE-related shooting in Austin that weekend.
Important context
No arrests, medical reports, or official investigations mention an ICE agent shooting a delivery driver in Austin during the specified weekend.
Evidence
Contradicting (4)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceTexas DPS Incident Report: No Use of Force by ICE in Austin (Sep 2026)
The report lists zero incidents involving ICE agents discharging firearms in Austin for the week of Sep 17‑23, 2026.
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceICE Statement on Recent Events in Austin (Sep 24, 2026)
ICE has not been involved in any shootings in Austin this weekend and is cooperating with local authorities on all investigations.
- Tier 2 — Independent reportingindependent originNo evidence of ICE shooting in Austin this weekend
Authorities have confirmed no such shooting occurred; no arrests or medical reports have been filed relating to an ICE‑involved shooting.
- Tier 2 — Independent reportingindependent originPolitiFact Fact‑Check: ICE agent did not shoot delivery driver in Austin
Our investigation found no records of a shooting involving ICE in Austin, and officials from both ICE and Austin Police deny the incident took place.
Limitations
Assessment is based solely on the provided documents; if new, verifiable evidence emerges after these reports, the verdict may need revision.
- Last verified:
- Sep 26, 2026, 4:53 PM CDT
- Pipeline:
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- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
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