Charles Exum
criticalBorder Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
January 26, 2026
Description
Border Patrol Agent who shot Marimar Martinez five times during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago (October 2025). Allegedly bragged about the shooting in text messages to other agents.
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Evidence
Shot U.S. citizen Marimar Martinez five times, causing seven gunshot wounds, during immigration enforcement operation in Brighton Park, Chicago
Bragged about shooting in text messages: 'I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys'
Defense attorney alleged government destroyed evidence when Exum's damaged vehicle was released and driven 1,000 miles to Maine for potential repairs
Charges against Martinez were dismissed after her lawyers argued agents hit her with a vehicle and she was victim of excessive force