Family of Man Shot by Off-Duty ICE Officer Demands Investigation

Family's Grief and Disbelief

• 💔 The mother of 43-year-old Keith Porter expresses deep grief and disbelief following her son's death.
• ❓ The family attorney is calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.

Allegations of Celebratory Gunfire

• 🚨 Law enforcement claims Keith Porter fired celebratory gunshots into the air on New Year's Eve using an AR-15 style rifle.
• 🎯 The incident occurred outside his apartment complex.

Attorney's Perspective on the Confrontation

• ⚖️ The family's attorney states there is no evidence that Porter posed a threat that night.
• ⚠️ The attorney believes the situation could have been avoided if the off-duty officer had waited for LAPD to respond instead of confronting Porter.

ICE Officer's Account and DHS Statement

• 🛡️ The off-duty ICE officer claims Porter fired shots toward him, prompting a defensive use of his weapon.
• 🗣️ The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated their officer bravely responded to an active shooter situation to protect lives.
• ❓ The family attorney questions whether shell casings recovered would confirm Porter fired three shots towards the officer.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🕵️ DHS is referring further questions to the LAPD, which is currently investigating the case.
• 🤐 LAPD has stated they have nothing further to share on the case at this time.