South Padre Island shooting video raises new questions in Ruben Martinez case
Published on March 10, 2026.
A newly released video of the night Ruben Martinez was shot and killed in South Padre Island has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The video contradicts claims by the defense attorney, Michael Ice, that Martinez accelerated and attempted to run over an agent. The agent who shot Martinez was not charged. The family's attorney, Butch Hayes, is urging for the case to be reopened.
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