Summary
An ICE Homeland Security Investigations agent in South Padre Island, Texas, shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, on March 15, 2025. The incident occurred after Martinez allegedly drove his car into another federal agent. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.
Key Facts
- Ruben Ray Martinez was killed by a Homeland Security Investigations agent on March 15, 2025.
- The shooting happened in South Padre Island, Texas.
- Martinez reportedly intentionally drove over another federal agent.
- The involved agent fired in defense, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
- The Texas Rangers are currently investigating the incident.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the investigation's ongoing status.
- The FBI is not part of the investigation.
- Newsweek is seeking more information through public records requests.
