Key Witness in Fatal Texas ICE Shooting Dies in Car Accident
The recent death of Joshua Orta in a car accident has brought a chilling layer of complexity to the ongoing narrative surrounding a fatal shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in South Texas. Orta, the sole passenger in the vehicle during the incident that claimed the life of his childhood friend, Ruben Ray Martinez, had reportedly intended to offer a different account of the events than that provided by federal authorities. This unexpected turn of events, where a key potential witness dies before being able to testify or provide further clarification, understandably raises significant questions and concerns.
Martinez, a 23-year-old American citizen, was shot multiple times on March 15, 2025, in South Padre Island.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood