Dashcamgram+FollowThe family of 43-year-old Keith Porter Jr. is demanding answers and accountability after he was fatally shot by an off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent outside his Northridge, Los Angeles, apartment on New Year’s Eve. Federal officials say the off-duty officer heard what he believed were gunshots and confronted Porter, alleging an exchange that led to the agent firing his service weapon in self-defense. Authorities also contend Porter was armed and failed to comply with orders to disarm. � The Guardian +1 Porter’s family strongly disputes the government’s account, saying he was merely firing celebratory shots into the air as part of holiday festivities, not acting as an “active shooter.” They argue the officer should have waited for Los Angeles Police Department personnel to respond instead of confronting him directly. � The Guardian +1 Local community members and civil rights advocates have held vigils and appealed to the Los Angeles Police Commission to press for a transparent investigation, calling for the ICE agent’s identity and actions to be fully disclosed and questioned why no charges have been filed. Some activists are urging a broader look at federal law enforcement conduct, especially after similar recent fatal encounters involving ICE agents. � The Guardian +1 The Department of Homeland Security maintains the officer acted lawfully in a defensive situation, and the investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors expected to review evidence before determining whether any charges will be brought. #KeithPorter #JusticeForKeith #Northridge #LosAngeles #ICE #OffDutyShooting #CommunityVoices #Accountability #EndPoliceViolence #CivilRights #DHS #News10831Share
