Summary
The mayor of San Antonio has requested Congress investigate the March 2025 shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez by a Homeland Security agent. Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was killed during a traffic incident on South Padre Island. Concerns have been raised about the transparency of the investigation and the actions taken by federal agents.
Key Facts
- Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was shot by a Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) agent in March 2025.
- The shooting occurred on South Padre Island while Martinez was celebrating his birthday.
- An HSI agent fired after Martinez allegedly accelerated his car, hitting another agent.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety is still investigating the incident.
- The incident was initially reported as an officer-involved shooting, but ICE's role was revealed later.
- San Antonio's mayor seeks a Congressional investigation for transparency in the case.
- Ruben's family and their attorneys want a thorough investigation into the actions of the federal agents.
