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Homeland Security Agent Shoots, Kills U.S. Citizen in Texas
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Homeland Security Agent Shoots, Kills U.S. Citizen in Texas

A U.S. Homeland Security agent fatally shot Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, a U.S. citizen, on South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. DHS claims Martinez intentionally hit the agent with his car, making the shooting an act of self-defense, while his family asserts he was complying with instructions when shot.