• ICE officer shot and killed Black man celebrating New Year's Eve
  • Family demands criminal charges against the officer, claims unjust shooting
  • Community raises over $370,000 through GoFundMe campaigns to support the victim's family

Keith Porter Jr. was shot dead by an off-duty ICE officer at the apartment building where they both lived in Northridge, California. The incident occurred on New Year’s Eve after Porter fired his rifle into the air in celebration and was accused of being an “active shooter.” There are significant updates on the case.

FOX 11 reports that Porter’s family has approached the Los Angeles Police Commission (LAPC) to demand criminal action against the ICE agent involved. His mother, Franceola Armstrong, spoke about her profound grief following the loss of her son.

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“He didn’t deserve this. He was on his way back. He didn’t even get to pop the champagne. He didn’t get to say goodbye,” she said during a city council meeting.
“I just want to touch my baby one last time, kiss his face, and hold him. I don’t have him. His life was snatched from us.”

The identity of the agent involved has not been disclosed, nor has he been arrested yet. The Department of Homeland Security is currently looking into the shooting, alongside the LAPD’s separate investigation. Many community members feel skeptical about the diligence of both investigations given the circumstances.

Although money cannot replace a lost life, it can assist in covering the various expenses tied to death and possible legal action. Presently, two GoFundMe campaigns created by Porter’s parents have raised significant funds. Keith Porter Sr. has raised $299,079, while Ms. Armstrong has raised $73,940 for her son’s young daughter, totaling $373,019.

The community is actively seeking justice for what they believe is an unwarranted shooting. As reported by KTLA, a group gathered at the LAPC to demand accountability. Among them was Porter’s cousin Jsane Tyler, who raised critical points regarding the treatment of the officer after the incident.

“We don’t know what kind of drugs or alcohol he was on in his home alone celebrating New Year’s Eve,” she said, further claiming the officer was “never taken down for proper interrogation.”

Given that the agent resided in the same building and that it was New Year’s Eve, it is reasonable to request that he undergo testing to determine if impairment influenced his decision to fatally shoot Porter.

We will continue to follow this developing story.