Border Patrol Shooting Sparks Controversy and Police Defense in Chicago
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A woman, Marimar Martinez, was shot five times by Border Patrol agents after allegedly chasing them in Brighton Park; body-camera footage suggests she was provoked with the comment 'Do something, b----' before the shooting, contradicting government claims that she drove toward officers. She was released pending trial, and the incident sparked protests and an FBI investigation into other drivers involved in the chase.
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- Woman shot by agents in Brighton Park after ramming DHS vehicle: Authorities NBC 5 Chicago
- Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defends department's actions at immigration protests in press conference ABC7 Chicago
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