Chicago woman shot by CBP agent sues US govt
Chicago resident Marimar Martinez, who was shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent one year ago, has filed a lawsuit against the federal government. The incident occurred during Operation Midway Blitz on October 4, 2025, when Martinez was hit seven times by gunfire. Martinez's attorneys argue that agent Charles Exum lied about the shooting, claiming she was driving directly at him when he fired from behind.
Bullet trajectory analysis and medical evidence contradict Exum's statements. The lawsuit was filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, prohibiting individual agent lawsuits. Exum is not a defendant in the case. Martinez was arrested from the hospital two days after the shooting, and body-worn camera footage from other agents present suggests encouragement of violence.
The lawsuit comes after a series of similar shootings during President Trump's immigration crackdown. Martinez emphasized that the incidents are not normal and should not be normalized.
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