{"id":2069449,"date":"2023-10-16T18:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T22:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-wont-seek-charges-against-border-patrol-agents-who-shot-and-killed-tribal-member-in-arizona\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T18:27:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T22:27:25","slug":"feds-wont-seek-charges-against-border-patrol-agents-who-shot-and-killed-tribal-member-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-wont-seek-charges-against-border-patrol-agents-who-shot-and-killed-tribal-member-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"No Charges for Border Patrol Agents Who Killed Tribal Member in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffeds-wont-seek-charges-against-border-patrol-agents-who-shot-and-killed-tribal-member-in-arizona%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2069449&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<p>Tohono O&#8217;odham Nation leaders are outraged\u200c by the \u2064&#8221;unjust&#8221; decision\u200b made by federal prosecutors to \u2063not press charges against Border Patrol, who \u2064fatally shot a senior tribal member in his own front\u2064 yard on May 18. The tribe&#8217;s executive chairman and vice-chairman have condemned the decision as a \u2064&#8221;travesty of justice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Seeking Redress for\u2063 an Unjust Decision<\/h2>\n<p>The family of Raymond Mattia,\u200d the shooting victim, recently met with representatives from the U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office to discuss the decision. However, \u200dthe tribe plans to take further\u200b action to address this injustice.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/family-of-arizona-man-shot-and-killed-by-us-border-patrol-still-waiting-for-answers-5423224?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Family of Arizona Man Shot and Killed by US Border Patrol Still Waiting for Answers<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">7\/25\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/border-patrol-releases-bodycam-footage-of-fatal-nighttime-shooting-of-arizona-man-5355810?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Border \u200cPatrol Releases Bodycam Footage\u200b of\u200d Fatal Nighttime Shooting of \u200dArizona Man<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">6\/25\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;The facts speak for themselves, and they\u2062 do not support the U.S. Attorney&#8217;s\u200d decision\u2014Mr. Mattia\u200d was an unarmed man in his \u200cown front yard,&#8221; expressed the tribal leaders.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"image-link\" alt=\"Raymond Mattia's first cousin, Tina, raises a fist during\u200d a protest outside the Ajo Border Patrol \u2063Station in Why, Ariz., on \u2064May 27, \u20622023. (Allan Stein\/The Epoch Times)\"><\/p>\n<p>There are still many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-oversight-republican-says-theyll-investigate-biden-oil-sale-to-hunter-linked-chinese-firm-after-retaking-house\/\" title=\"Top Oversight Republican Says They'll Investigate Biden Oil Sale to Hunter-Linked Chinese Firm After Retaking House\">unanswered questions surrounding<\/a> the incident,\u200c and the tribe refuses to accept the\u2063 U.S. Attorney&#8217;s decision\u2063 without further\u2062 investigation.<\/p>\n<p>On the \u200cnight of May 18, Mr. Mattia called the \u200cTohono O&#8217;odham Nation Police\u200c Department (TOPD) to report illegal migrants on his \u200dproperty. TOPD then requested assistance from Border Patrol, leading to the fatal encounter.<\/p>\n<p>The encounter was captured on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-wont-seek-charges-against-border-patrol-agents-who-shot-and-killed-tribal-member-in-arizona\/\" title=\"No Charges for Border Patrol Agents Who Killed Tribal Member in Arizona\">body-worn cameras worn<\/a> by the responding\u2062 Border Patrol agents. The released video footage shows Mr. Mattia approaching the agents, but it remains unclear how many shots were \u2064fired\u2064 at him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Family members\u200b claim that \u200dMr. Mattia was carrying a \u200bcell phone, not a weapon.\u200d An \u2063autopsy \u200breport revealed that he was shot nine times,\u2064 but the exact\u200b number of \u200dshots fired \u2063is still unknown.<\/p>\n<h2>Shot Nine Times<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;We asked how many \u200cshots were at Raymond,&#8221; said Mr. Mattia&#8217;s niece. &#8220;They refused \u2062to answer, except that the number \u200cwas &#8216;substantial&#8217;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During the meeting with federal prosecutors, Ms. Navarez, Mr. Mattia&#8217;s niece, pressed for answers but \u2064felt that they were \u2062defending Border Patrol rather\u2063 than seeking justice.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"image-link\" alt=\"Mattias family spokeswoman Ofelia Rivas stands while propping a sign with\u200c a picture\u2063 of Ray \u2063Mattia during a protest outside the Ajo Border Patrol Station in\u2064 Why, Ariz., on May 27, 2023. (Allan Stein\/The Epoch Times)\"><\/p>\n<p>The Tohono O&#8217;odham Nation&#8217;s\u2063 executive office intends to explore other avenues, including potential Congressional inquiries, to rectify this unjust decision.\u200d They will continue their efforts to obtain justice \u200bfor Raymond&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ms. Navarez, this incident is not the first \u200dnegative encounter \u2064between tribal members and Border Patrol, but\u2062 it is the most tragic. The tribe feels unsafe and believes that the government is biased against them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions is the Tohono O&#8217;odham \u2064Nation taking to address\u2063 the shooting \u2063of Raymond Mattia?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Mes)&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; height=&#8221;300&#8243; width=&#8221;450&#8243;>On May 18, Raymond\u200b Mattia, a senior member of the \u2064Tohono O&#8217;odham Nation, was tragically shot and killed by\u200b a Border Patrol agent\u200b in his own front\u2063 yard. The incident sparked outrage \u200cwithin the tribe, and their leaders are now expressing their deep disappointment and anger at the decision made by federal prosecutors not to press\u200b charges against the officer involved.<\/p>\n<p>The Tohono O&#8217;odham\u2063 Nation, located in southern Arizona, has a long history of struggle and mistreatment by government authorities. This recent incident, in which a tribal member was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent, is seen by many as a continuation of \u2064the\u200b unjust treatment endured by the tribe. The\u2064 fact that no charges will be filed against the officer responsible has only intensified the feelings \u2064of injustice and frustration among the tribal leaders\u2063 and the community as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>The family of Raymond Mattia \u2063has sought\u2063 answers and accountability from the \u2062U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office, but the \u200cmeeting \u2062held between the family and representatives\u2063 from the office did not \u200cyield the desired outcome. Frustrated by the lack\u200c of justice, the \u200ctribe is now determined to take \u2064further action to address this grave injustice.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that Raymond Mattia was an unarmed\u200c man in \u200dhis \u2062own front\u2062 yard at the time of the shooting. \u2062The tribe&#8217;s executive chairman and vice-chairman, in condemning the decision not to press charges, have highlighted this fact and expressed their \u200ddisbelief at the \u200cjustification provided by the U.S. Attorney&#8217;s\u200b Office.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic incident has once again brought attention to the issue of excessive use of force\u200b by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a>, particularly in cases involving marginalized communities. The Tohono\u2064 O&#8217;odham Nation has long been\u2064 advocating for justice and fair treatment, and the shooting \u200cof Raymond Mattia serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for reform\u200c within these agencies.<\/p>\n<p>The tribe&#8217;s \u2063leaders have called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the shooting, with the hope that it will shed\u2062 light on the circumstances that led to \u2063this tragic incident. Additionally, they are urging the authorities to reconsider their decision and\u2063 hold the responsible Border Patrol agent \u2062accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u200bthe Tohono O&#8217;odham Nation is seeking support and\u2063 solidarity from other Indigenous communities, human rights organizations, and concerned citizens in their fight\u200d for justice. They are determined to make \u200csure\u200c that \u2063incidents like this do not go unnoticed or unaddressed, \u2064and that the rights and lives of tribal members are respected and protected.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the decision not to press charges against\u200b the Border Patrol agent who fatally shot Raymond Mattia has sparked outrage\u200c and condemnation from the Tohono O&#8217;odham Nation. \u200cThis tragedy highlights the need for a comprehensive investigation \u200band for reforms to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/worker-injured-as-explosion-at-texas-paint-plant-sends-fireballs-into-sky\/\" title=\"Texas paint plant explosion injures worker, sends fireballs into sky.\">prevent\u200d similar \u200bincidents<\/a> in the future. The tribe&#8217;s\u200b leaders and community members\u200b are united in their\u2063 pursuit of justice and are calling for support from all who believe in the importance of equality \u200dand the protection of human rights. It is crucial that their\u2062 voices are heard, and that\u2064 steps are\u200b taken to rectify the injustice inflicted upon\u2064 Raymond Mattia and the Tohono O&#8217;odham Nation as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tohono O&#8217;odham Nation leaders express intent to seek justice for the &#8220;unfair&#8221; decision of federal prosecutors to not charge Border Patrol for the fatal shooting of tribal elder Raymond Mattia. 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