Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent hospitalized with bullet in back

A Venezuelan national was shot and wounded by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Texas over the weekend, and he remained hospitalized late Monday after being transferred to an immigration detention facility with a bullet still lodged in his back, his attorney reported. Immigration lawyer Kate Lincoln‑Goldfinch told reporters that the agent “sideswiped” the man during the encounter, a description that suggests the use of force was not directed at a specific target. The victim was initially taken to a local hospital for emergency care before being moved to the detention center, where medical staff confirmed the presence of the projectile and continued to monitor his condition.

The incident has prompted calls for a thorough investigation by both local authorities and ICE’s internal affairs division. Lincoln‑Goldfinch indicated that her client’s legal team is preparing to file a formal complaint and seek accountability for what they describe as an excessive use of force. ICE has not yet released a detailed statement regarding the shooting, and the agency’s standard protocol for reviewing officer conduct in such cases will determine whether disciplinary action is warranted. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices in the United States.