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Who Was Keith Porter Jr? GoFundMe Campaigns Hit $312K After ICE Incident

Who Was Keith Porter Jr? GoFundMe Campaigns Hit $312K After ICE Incident

Summary

Keith Porter Jr. was fatally shot by an off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. Two GoFundMe campaigns to support Porter's daughters have raised over $312,000. The incident is part of a series of shootings involving federal agents since President Trump started his second term.

Key Facts

  • Keith Porter Jr. was shot by an off-duty ICE officer on New Year's Eve.
  • Two fundraisers have collected over $312,000 to support Porter's daughters, aged 10 and 20.
  • The incident happened when Porter allegedly fired a gun into the air.
  • An off-duty ICE agent reportedly confronted Porter and fired after Porter did not follow orders to put down the weapon.
  • Porter's daughter posted a viral TikTok video about her father's death, which got nearly 7 million views.
  • The shooting has led to questions about the use of force by federal agents.
  • Porter's family described him as a "warm, generous, kind, and gentle soul" on the GoFundMe page.

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