US citizen alleges immigration agent in Chicago shot her from behind
CBP says in response to lawsuit use-of-force cases are ‘thoroughly investigated, reviewed, and presented’
TL;DR
- Marimar Martinez is suing the US government, alleging a CBP agent shot her during an immigration crackdown in Chicago.
- Martinez claims the agent, Charles Exum, lied about the shooting and fired into her vehicle from behind.
- Evidence analyzed by Martinez's lawyers suggests Exum's account of firing through the windshield while in the path of the car was false.
- The lawsuit was filed after prosecutors dismissed charges against Martinez, who was initially accused of using her vehicle against the agent.
- The CBP stated that use-of-force cases are thoroughly investigated and reviewed.
- Body-worn camera footage from the incident reportedly captured agents encouraging aggression and violence.
- Martinez was arrested and removed from the hospital in a wheelchair shortly after the shooting.
- Messages released by Martinez's attorneys showed praise for Exum from former border patrol chief Greg Bovino and other agents.