Marimar Martinez, a US citizen shot five times by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent during Chicago's Operation Midway Blitz in October 2025, has filed a civil lawsuit against the federal government. According to her attorneys, evidence shows that Agent Charles Exum lied about the circumstances of the shooting.
Key Takeaways
A US citizen shot by a Border Patrol agent during Operation Midway Blitz has filed a civil lawsuit against the federal government. According to her attorneys, evidence shows the agent lied about the shooting.
- Marimar Martinez was shot five times by CBP Agent Charles Exum
- Lawsuit alleges Exum fired from behind her vehicle after she drove away
- Bodycam footage reveals agents discussing aggressive tactics before the incident
- Martinez hopes lawsuit will prompt federal investigation and policy changes
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Trajectory Analysis Results | 1 Difference | The Guardian and CBS News report bullet trajectory analysis contradicting Exum's statement; UPI does not mention this analysis | ▼ |
| Number Of Shots Fired By Exum | Broad Agreement | Exum fired five shots in less than a second | |
| Initial Charges Against Martinez | Broad Agreement | Federal prosecutors initially charged Martinez with assault, later dropped the charges |
Bullet Trajectory Analysis Results
▼The Guardian and CBS News report bullet trajectory analysis contradicting Exum's statement; UPI does not mention this analysis
Number Of Shots Fired By Exum
Broad AgreementExum fired five shots in less than a second
Initial Charges Against Martinez
Broad AgreementFederal prosecutors initially charged Martinez with assault, later dropped the charges
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The lawsuit alleges that Exum fired into Martinez's vehicle from behind after she had driven away from him. Bullet trajectory analysis indicates only three bullet holes were found in the windshield on the right passenger side, with additional shots fired through the front passenger window and rear seat. According to Chris Parente, one of her attorneys, this evidence contradicts Exum's statement that he shot Martinez while she was driving directly at him.
The incident occurred during what the Trump administration called Operation Midway Blitz, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Chicago. Body-worn camera footage captured agents discussing aggressive tactics before the shooting. The FBI arrested Martinez just hours after the shooting when she was still wheelchair-bound and her wounds were leaking blood through bandages.
Martinez's lawsuit comes amid other high-profile shootings by federal agents during immigration operations. She hopes that by filing suit, she can prompt a thorough investigation and prevent similar incidents in the future. The CBP has placed Exum on administrative leave pending further review of the case.
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