Texas U.S. citizen was fatally shot by an immigration agent last year during a stop, new records show
A Texas man, Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by an immigration agent during a stop last year. New records reveal the incident, which occurred amid a broader federal immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, marking the earliest of at least six deadly shootings by federal officers in this period.
Authorities have not released full details of the encounter or the agent involved. Investigations and internal reviews are expected to determine the circumstances and accountability.
The developing case adds to ongoing concerns about use-of-force and the conduct of federal officers enforcing immigration laws during the crackdown era.