Summary
An ICE agent, Jack Stevens, was identified in a police report as the person who fatally shot Ruben Ray Martinez in South Padre, Texas, in March 2025. A Texas grand jury decided not to charge Stevens after evaluating the evidence. Martinez's death has sparked discussions about federal agency transparency and the use of force in immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- An ICE agent named Jack Stevens shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez in South Padre, Texas.
- The incident took place on March 15, 2025.
- A Texas grand jury did not charge Stevens after reviewing the evidence.
- Toxicology reports showed Martinez had high alcohol levels and traces of marijuana at the time.
- The shooting was the third known death of a U.S. citizen by a federal immigration officer since President Trump's second term began.
- Concerns have been raised about transparency and the use of force in federal agency operations.
- Texas law allows the public to access police reports, including officers’ names.
