Summary
Two Democratic U.S. Congressmen are asking for an independent investigation into the shooting death of Ruben Ray Martinez by an ICE officer in Texas. They claim that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) misled the public about what happened and are questioning the official account given by authorities.
Key Facts
- Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in South Padre Island, Texas, on March 15, 2025.
- The details of Martinez's death were not publicly known until documents were released, which stated an ICE officer fired the shot.
- Congressmen Robert Garcia and Greg Casar are calling for an investigation by the DHS Office of the Inspector General.
- The Congressmen allege that DHS and other agencies have not been truthful about the incident.
- There were 23 shootings by DHS personnel in the past 14 months, with three involving American citizens.
- Video footage and witness testimony reportedly contradict the DHS's account of the shooting.
- Ruben Ray Martinez was reportedly trying to leave the scene, and there are claims he did not pose a threat to officers.
- Joshua Orta, a witness and friend of Martinez, died in a car accident shortly after providing his statement.
