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New Records Raise Questions Over Fatal Immigration-Agent Shooting in Texas
politics1 month ago

New Records Raise Questions Over Fatal Immigration-Agent Shooting in Texas

Newly released ICE records show Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in South Padre Island, Texas, during a late-night traffic stop in March 2025 after authorities say the driver intentionally struck an agent; the passenger was detained. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation, and DHS had not publicly disclosed the shooting for about 11 months. The incident, linked to a broader immigration crackdown, is the earliest of at least six deadly shootings by federal officers in that period.

New FOIA records reveal fatal Texas shooting by federal immigration agent
politics1 month ago

New FOIA records reveal fatal Texas shooting by federal immigration agent

Newly released ICE records via FOIA show Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was shot and killed by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in South Padre Island, Texas, during a late-night traffic stop tied to an immigration enforcement operation. DHS says the driver intentionally struck an HSI agent, prompting another agent to fire; the passenger was taken into custody. The incident, not publicly disclosed for months, is part of a broader pattern with at least six fatal shootings by federal officers linked to immigration enforcement since Trump began the crackdown. The Texas Rangers continue their investigation, and Martinez’s mother says videos may contradict the official account.

FBI Takes Lead in Minneapolis Shooting Probe Involving Alex Pretti
crime2 months ago

FBI Takes Lead in Minneapolis Shooting Probe Involving Alex Pretti

The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with Homeland Security Investigations assisting—an unusual arrangement since HSI typically handles immigration-related crimes rather than officer-involved shootings. A government report says two Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons, and those involved are on administrative leave. It remains unclear whether Pretti reached for a firearm during the incident, and the case is developing with ongoing updates.

HSI Takes Lead in Federal Probe of Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
crime2 months ago

HSI Takes Lead in Federal Probe of Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations unit is leading the federal probe into the fatal shooting of 37-year-old VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with FBI assistance and a separate CBP internal review; the move is unusual for HSI, prompting questions from current and former officials, as investigators focus on scientific evidence while any prosecution would go through the DOJ.