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Immigration agents have shot at least 21 people in Trump's second term, report says

An analysis reports eight fatalities from enforcement gunfire as scrutiny intensifies following a recent Texas shooting.

Updated Sep 24, 2026 · 22:21 UTC2 reports

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An ABC News analysis found federal immigration officers have shot at least 21 people during the second Trump administration, resulting in eight deaths.[ABC News]
Three American citizens are among the fatalities, alongside at least 15 separate incidents where officers fired weapons without causing injuries.[ABC News]
A recent shooting of Venezuelan delivery driver Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin has prompted calls for inquiries, though DHS confirmed enforcement operations will continue.[ABC News]

An ABC News count found federal immigration personnel have shot at least 21 individuals during the second Trump administration.[ABC News]
Eight of the shootings resulted in deaths, including three U.S. citizens, with at least 15 additional incidents involving gunfire that did not cause injuries.[ABC News]
An ICE agent shot Venezuelan DoorDash courier Wilber Rafael Garces Perez during an encounter in Austin, Texas.[ABC News · Fox News]
Law enforcement sources indicated the ICE officer who shot Garces Perez was not equipped with a body-worn camera.[ABC News]
The Department of Homeland Security stated ICE will continue enforcement actions and will not pull out of Austin.[ABC News]

The legal and immigration status of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez remains contested between his attorney, who states he sought asylum legally, and DHS, which claims he had a final removal order without work authorization.[ABC News · Fox News]

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.