Summary
Federal prosecutors in Chicago have revised their account of a shooting involving Marimar Martinez, an anti-ICE protestor who was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. Initially, authorities claimed Martinez was armed and aggressive, but they now admit she did not display a weapon during the incident. Video evidence, presented by Martinez's attorney, suggests the agents initiated the confrontation.
Key Facts
- Marimar Martinez, a 30-year-old protester, was shot seven times by a Border Patrol agent.
- Initial claims suggested she was armed, but prosecutors now say she did not display a weapon.
- Video footage allegedly shows an agent provoking Martinez before shooting.
- Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz face federal charges for allegedly using vehicles to obstruct agents.
- Martinez’s attorney argues body-camera footage contradicts government statements.
- The shooting occurred during heightened immigration enforcement operations in Chicago.
- Federal agents claim Martinez and other vehicles rammed their car.
- Martinez was found by paramedics and later taken into custody by the FBI.
