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Video Challenges Claims in Federal Agent Shooting Case

3/9/2026

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Texas footage casts doubt on the claim that 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez intentionally rammed a federal immigration agent, showing his car moving slowly as shots were fired.
Witness Joshua Orta said Martinez panicked and did not intend to harm anyone.
Jack Stevens, the federal immigration agent, said he fired to prevent a potential attack.
Martinez’s family lawyers say the evidence shows no justification for the shooting and demand government transparency.

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Texas footage casts doubt on the claim that 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez intentionally rammed a federal immigration agent, showing his car moving slowly as shots were fired.
Witness Joshua Orta said Martinez panicked and did not intend to harm anyone.
Jack Stevens, the federal immigration agent, said he fired to prevent a potential attack.
Martinez’s family lawyers say the evidence shows no justification for the shooting and demand government transparency.