"Family and friends of a Los Angeles man who was killed by an off-duty US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer over the holidays are urging local officials to arrest and prosecute the federal agent. Keith Porter Jr, a 43-year-old father of two, was fatally shot by an ICE officer on New Year's Eve outside his apartment complex, according to LA and federal officials."
"An LA police department (LAPD) spokesperson said after the incident that Porter had fired gunshots into the air. A US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson said the off-duty immigration officer was forced to defensively use his weapon while responding to an active shooter. Much about the incident remains unclear. There's no footage of the shooting. Porter's family and local activists have argued that, contrary to the DHS's portrayal of the events, Porter was not threatening anyone and was celebrating the new year."
Keith Porter Jr, a 43-year-old father of two, was fatally shot by an off-duty ICE officer outside his Los Angeles apartment complex on New Year's Eve. The LAPD said Porter fired gunshots into the air. DHS said the officer defensively used his weapon while responding to an active shooter. No footage exists and many details remain unclear. Porter's family and activists say he was celebrating and not threatening anyone. An attorney said Porter might have merited arrest or citation by LAPD rather than lethal force. The killing has intensified concerns about ICE tactics and DHS credibility, especially after a recent Minneapolis shooting and disputed government claims.
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