Grand jury issues 'no bill' on South Padre Island officer-involved shooting, DA says
Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz announced a grand jury has issued a 'no bill' regarding the case of the officer-involved shooting at South Padre Island in March 2025.
A 'no bill' means the grand jury reviewed evidence presented and decided there is insufficient probable cause to charge a person and preventing the case from going to trial.
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As previously reported, the shooting occurred March 15, 2025 at the intersection of Padre Boulevard and Marlin Street. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Martinez attempted to run over a federal agent and a second agent fired his weapon.
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The shooting is under active investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety Ranger Division.