"DHS has alleged that Martinez intentionally ran over a Homeland Security Investigation special agent, causing another agent to fire defensive shots to protect himself, his fellow agents, and the general public."
"A passenger who was in the car with Martinez, Joshua Orta, had disputed DHS' account in a draft affidavit prepared last year, according to attorneys for Martinez's family. Orta, a key witness to the encounter, died in a car crash last weekend."
"In a draft affidavit, Orta reportedly said Martinez did not hit an officer with his vehicle, that their car was just crawling and that a federal agent fired into the driver's side window without giving any warning, commands, or opportunity to comply."
A grand jury rejected indictments against a Homeland Security Investigations agent who fatally shot Ruben Ray Martinez during a traffic encounter in Texas on March 15, 2025. The shooting remained undisclosed by the Department of Homeland Security until media reports emerged. DHS claimed Martinez intentionally ran over an agent, prompting defensive gunfire. However, a passenger witness, Joshua Orta, disputed this account in a draft affidavit, stating Martinez's vehicle was moving slowly and the agent fired without warning or commands. Orta, a key witness, died in a car crash before providing formal testimony. The incident represents the earliest of at least six deadly federal officer shootings during Trump's immigration enforcement crackdown.
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