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A Border Patrol agent shot Marimar Martinez in Chicago during a pursuit, claiming self-defense after being rammed by her and another man, sparking controversy over evidence handling.
A Border Patrol agent temporarily assigned to Illinois shot Marimar Martinez, 30, in Chicago on October 4 during a pursuit involving her and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, 21, who are both charged with assaulting federal officers.
The agent, based in Maine, claimed self-defense after allegedly being boxed in and rammed by the pair.
His damaged Chevrolet Tahoe was seized by the FBI, processed, and later returned to Maine for minimal repairs, including buffing scuff marks with brake cleaner, despite concerns over evidence preservation.
The FBI had collected paint samples and data before the vehicle’s release.
Martinez’s defense criticized the handling, calling it a narrative attempt to control the story, while prosecutors maintain the FBI completed its work.
The case is part of broader scrutiny over Border Patrol operations and evidence handling in Chicago.
Un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza le disparó a Marimar Martínez en Chicago durante una persecución, alegando legítima defensa después de ser atropellado por ella y otro hombre, provocando controversia sobre el manejo de pruebas.