Brighton Park, Chicago shooting: Marimar Martinez, shot by CBP agent, Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz charged in 39th and Kedzie incident
Share this @internewscast.com

CHICAGO (WLS) — A woman shot by a federal agent on Chicago’s Southwest Side Saturday morning now faces charges, along with another person, in connection with a vehicle-ramming incident that occurred moments before the shooting, according to federal prosecutors.

Marimar Martinez, 30, and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, 21, are accused of using their vehicles to hit a car carrying three U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents near West 39th Street and South Kedzie Avenue in Brighton Park.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Prosecutors stated that Martinez and Ruiz proceeded to trap the agents’ car using their vehicles. With his car immobilized, the CPB agent driving got out and fired around five shots at Martinez using his service weapon.

The Department of Homeland Security reported on Saturday that Martinez was carrying a semi-automatic weapon and noted that 10 vehicles surrounded the agents’ car.

Martinez fled the scene but was later found by paramedics at a repair shop about a mile away. She was transported to a hospital, where she received treatment for her gunshot injuries.

Ruiz also drove away, but law enforcement officers located him and his vehicle at a gas station about a half-block away, the prosecutors said.

Martinez and Ruiz, both of Chicago, are in custody, charged with assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.

DHS also said Martinez was named in a CBP intelligence bulletin last week for allegedly doxxing agents online.

Protesters, authorities clash on Southwest Side

The incident led to prolonged confrontations between protestors and federal officers, who used tear gas, rubber bullets, and other chemical agents multiple times during the clashes.

Sara Barrera was filming the scene, shortly after shots were fired. She says when her boyfriend followed orders to step back, federal agents threw him to the ground.

“He had his hand behind his back and they started saying he had a gun, but he was just scratching his back, and they all pointed guns toward him and ran towards him,” Barrera said.

Barrera shared photos of her boyfriend being taken away on a stretcher. She says she was not allowed to see him at the hospital, adding that federal authorities said he was in custody and would be charged after being treated.

“They’re doing way too much,” Barrera said. “They’re not even going for what they came here to do anymore… that was not an immigration issue.”

6 arrested during protests near Broadview ICE facility

Meanwhile, six people people were arrested as demonstrators and officers clashed near the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Saturday.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said those arrested are facing charges such as resisting, obstructing and simple battery.

ABC7 cameras were on the scene when Illinois State Police detained at least four people.

The Broadview demonstrations came after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that President Donald Trump had authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard members to Chicago.

Broadview leaders, concerned about the possible deployment, filed an emergency motion on Saturday, seeking the removal of the fence erected by federal authorities around the ICE facility amid ongoing demonstrations.

The village, which has called the fence illegal and a safety hazard, asked a judge to grant the motion pending a Tuesday hearing on the village’s lawsuit against DHS.

DHS responded to that motion in its own court filing, saying there is no need for a hearing before Tuesday and adding that there could be a settlement on Monday.

The video in the player above is from a previous report.

This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Illegal immigrant gang member killed police K9 'Spike' before officers returned fire in California: source

Tragic Clash: California Officers Respond After Gang Member Fatally Wounds Beloved K9 ‘Spike

Fox News has confirmed that the suspect accused of fatally shooting a…
'Enough is enough': Fernandina Beach commissioners approve first reading on paid parking ordinance

Fernandina Beach Takes Action: Commissioners Pass Initial Vote on New Paid Parking Plan

“I’m extremely proud of the commission’s decision,” City Commissioner Tim Poynter expressed.…
Dave Coulier shares he’s back in cancer treatment after new diagnosis

Dave Coulier Announces Return to Cancer Treatment Following Recent Diagnosis

The actor recently announced that a biopsy conducted in October detected a…
Palantir and Dataminr Cash In on Gaza with AI Surveillance

Profiting from Conflict: How Palantir and Dataminr Leverage AI Surveillance in Gaza

American surveillance firms Palantir and Dataminr have inserted themselves into the U.S.…
LA man seen throwing Molotov cocktail into federal building, feds say

Federal Authorities Report LA Man Allegedly Hurls Molotov Cocktail into Government Building

Federal authorities have unveiled new images of the individual accused of hurling…
Vladislav Gavrikov's goal propels Rangers to OT home win over Stars

Vladislav Gavrikov’s Decisive Goal Seals Rangers’ Overtime Victory Against Stars at Home

It was a tense and thrilling evening at home for the Rangers,…
University of Delaware student accused of 'frightening' plot to attack campus police

University of Delaware Student Allegedly Involved in Disturbing Plot Against Campus Police

A student from the University of Delaware has been apprehended and faces…
US immigration news: Judge's order could make thousands of arrested immigrants eligible for bond hearings and release

Breaking: Judge’s Ruling May Grant Bond Hearings and Release to Thousands of Detained Immigrants

CHICAGO — A recent decision by a federal judge in California could…
Maya Lupian: 8-year-old victim killed in Stockton, California mass shooting identified; was 2 weeks away from 9th birthday

Heartbreaking Loss: 8-Year-Old Maya Lupian Identified as Victim in Stockton Mass Shooting Just Weeks Before 9th Birthday

In a tragic turn of events at a child’s birthday celebration in…
NYU student slapped from behind, thrown to ground in random attack caught on video

Shocking Video Captures Unprovoked Attack on NYU Student in NYC

A New York University student has come forward with a harrowing account…
DOJ busts ‘Greggy’s Cult’ child exploitation network that allegedly coerced kids into self-harm

DOJ Uncovers ‘Greggy’s Cult’: Shocking Child Exploitation Network Exposed

On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against five men…
Illegal immigrant gang member killed police K9 'Spike' before officers returned fire in California: source

California Tragedy: Illegal Immigrant Gang Member Fatally Shoots Police K9 ‘Spike’ Before Being Neutralized

A heartbreaking incident has unfolded in California, where a police K9 named…