Family of man killed by off-duty ICE agent in LA demands charges: ‘The ache will never go away’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Sam Levin in Los AngelesJanuary 17, 2026 at 02:07 AM

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The family of Keith Porter Jr., a 43-year-old man fatally shot in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve, is demanding charges against the off-duty ICE agent involved. Porter was killed outside his apartment complex after allegedly firing gunshots into the air. While a DHS spokesperson stated the agent "defensively used his weapon" in response to an "active shooter," Porter's family and their attorney dispute this account, claiming he posed no threat. Activists and local politicians are rallying around the case, raising concerns about ICE's tactics and the agency's credibility, citing a recent similar incident in Minneapolis. Community members are urging the LAPD to disclose the agent's name and pursue criminal charges.

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Minneapolis 40% Donald Trump 40% Black Lives Matter Los Angeles 40% Jonathan Ross 40% Renee Nicole Good ×360% Jamal Tooson 60% US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×470% Los Angeles (LA) ×870% Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) ×470% US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×580% Keith Porter Jr ×690%

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ice agent 90% fatal shooting 80% police brutality 70% keith porter jr 70% los angeles 60% us immigration and customs enforcement 60% renee nicole good 50% criminal charges 50% department of homeland security 50% off-duty officer 40%