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'He took my son's life for nothing,' says mother of man killed by immigration agent

'He took my son's life for nothing,' says mother of man killed by immigration agent

Summary

Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old American citizen, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas. The Department of Homeland Security claims the shooting happened after Martinez rammed his vehicle into the agent, but new body cam footage suggests otherwise. Rachel Reyes, Martinez's mother, and her attorney discussed the incident.

Key Facts

  • Ruben Ray Martinez was 23 years old and an American citizen.
  • He was shot and killed by an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent in Texas.
  • The Department of Homeland Security claims Martinez rammed his car into an agent.
  • New body cam footage has sparked doubts about the official narrative.
  • Rachel Reyes is the mother of Martinez.
  • Charles Stam is the attorney for Rachel Reyes.
  • The incident occurred a year ago from this week.

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