Wilber Garces Perez has undergone surgery 11 days after ICE shooting in Austin, lawyer says
Garces Perez's lawyer, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, said he is recovering from his surgery.
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Garces Perez's lawyer, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, said he is recovering from his surgery.

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