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Associated PressSep 23, 2026Wire Service

Congressman says Venezuelan man shot by ICE then taken into custody told he needs surgery

Casar visited Perez in detention and urged DHS to provide hospital care and avoid delaying surgery if Perez’s family chooses it.

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Congressman says Venezuelan man shot by ICE then taken into custody told he needs surgery
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Rep. Greg Casar said a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent and held in detention needs surgery to remove a bullet near his spine. Casar urged DHS to get him medical care outside the detention center, while DHS said he was receiving care.

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