Venezuelan Man Hospitalized With Bullet Still In Body After ICE Encounter

El Paso, TX, September 22, 2026 — A Venezuelan national has been hospitalized again, continuing a medical concern that began with an incident involving an ICE officer in Texas. The individual was reportedly taken to an immigration facility with a bullet still lodged in his back.

The exact circumstances leading to the initial shooting by the ICE officer in Texas were not detailed in available information. It is understood that the individual sustained a gunshot wound during that prior encounter.

Following this, the man was transferred to an immigration facility. Medical assessments conducted after his arrival at the facility revealed that a bullet remained in his back, necessitating further medical attention. Consequently, he was subsequently hospitalized to address this ongoing condition.

Details regarding the timeline of these events, the specific immigration facility involved, or the identity of the contractor handling his transport were not immediately available. The status of the bullet, whether it was scheduled for removal or if it presents an immediate health risk, was also not specified.

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has been contacted for further comment, but a response was not provided at the time of reporting. The individual’s current condition and the medical treatment he is receiving are not public knowledge.

This situation raises questions about the medical protocols in place for individuals in immigration custody, particularly those with pre-existing injuries from encounters with law enforcement. Further information is expected as the individual undergoes treatment and the events surrounding his transfer and hospitalization are clarified.

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