A Venezuelan man, who was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Texas last weekend, was returned to a hospital on Monday. According to his attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, the man had been moved to an immigration detention facility despite still having a bullet lodged in his back.

During a press conference, Lincoln-Goldfinch stated that the man’s medical condition was not adequately addressed before his transfer. She alleged that ICE agents had "sideswiped" the individual during the encounter, though specific details regarding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited. The incident has prompted concerns from legal advocates regarding the treatment of detainees who have sustained serious injuries while in federal custody.

While the attorney has provided details regarding the man's current medical status and the timeline of his detention, official statements from ICE regarding the specific events leading up to the shooting or the justification for the transfer have not been fully detailed in the current reporting. The situation remains under scrutiny as advocates call for more transparency regarding the agency's handling of the injured man.