Border Patrol Agent’s Bragging Texts Raise Questions About Use of Force in Chicago Shooting

In a disturbing example of law enforcement arrogance, text messages sent by Border Patrol agent Charles Exum reveal he bragged about shooting a woman five times in Chicago after an incident that authorities claim involved assault on a federal officer. The chilling texts, presented in federal court, expose not only the use of deadly force but also an alarming cavalier attitude towards the event.Agent Exum’s message stating, “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys,” underscores a troubling culture among some federal agents empowered under the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on cities across...