A Border Patrol agent, Raymundo Ramos Jr., was indicted for allegedly accelerating his vehicle into a suspect who was walking calmly and posed no threat to officers.The incident occurred on January 31, 2025, during a joint immigration enforcement operation in Harlingen, Texas.

Ramos was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after court documents revealed he 'accelerated' his vehicle into Alejandro Martinez-Castaneda, a Mexican national being arrested for an immigration violation.Surveillance footage from a nearby home showed Martinez-Castaneda walking, not running, when Ramos's vehicle struck him.

Investigators found no skid marks or braking sounds on the video, and a witness reported Ramos drove 'super quick' without activating emergency lights or sirens.Martinez-Castaneda sustained serious injuries, including back, neck, and leg trauma, requiring hospitalization and surgery.A federal special agent concluded Ramos's use of force was outside authorized protocols, as the suspect posed no danger.

Ramos declined a voluntary interview in March 2026, and his attorney is seeking to transfer the case to federal court, arguing federal jurisdiction over the immigration operation.The case is set for arraignment on August 3, 2026, in Cameron County, though no federal charges have been filed.