Summary
Lawmakers want answers after an ICE agent shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez in Texas. The shooting happened in March 2025, but details about federal involvement weren't known until later. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Department of Homeland Security confirmed there is an ongoing investigation.
Key Facts
- An ICE agent fired "defensive shots" at Ruben Ray Martinez in March 2025.
- Martinez, a U.S. citizen, allegedly struck an agent with his vehicle.
- The shooting took place on South Padre Island while federal agents helped local police.
- Information about federal involvement was not disclosed publicly for months.
- Investigations by the Texas Ranger Division and federal authorities are still underway.
- Lawmakers are calling for independent investigations for transparency.
- There is no body camera or dashcam footage released to the public.
- DHS confirmed that the incident is still under investigation.
