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Wilber Garces Perez had surgery and is still in federal custody
He’s charged and presumed innocent.
October 1, 2026 · Anderson Square & Research Blvd
Wilber Garces Perez had surgery and is still in federal custody. The Texas Tribune reports the surgery was Thursday morning. The Tribune reports he has been in custody since the Sept. 20 shooting. KUT reports his lawyer said he is held by the U.S. Marshals.
He is charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering, and impeding a federal officer. KUT reports he faces up to 20 years if convicted. He has not been convicted. He is presumed innocent.
KUT locates the Sept. 20 shooting at Anderson Square and Research Boulevard.
Sources
- Texas Tribune, Oct. 1, updated Oct. 2 — Thursday surgery; in custody since the Sept. 20 shooting; a federal judge kept him in federal custody Wednesday
- KUT, Oct. 1 — surgery Thursday; U.S. Marshals custody; charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering, and impeding a federal officer; up to 20 years if convicted
- KUT, Oct. 2 — shooting at Anderson Square and Research Boulevard
- KUT, Sep. 30 — Wednesday hearing; the charge is against Garces Perez
- Justice Department complaint — complaint charges Wilber Rafael Garces Perez
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