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Community demands accountability at vigil for father of 2 killed by off-duty ICE agent in Northridge

NORTHRIDGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Community members in Northridge came together for a vigil on Sunday night in honor of a man shot and killed by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve.

Authorities say the agent opened fire when the man pointed a rifle at him.

Now, Northridge community members and activists are mourning his death, expressing outrage and demanding justice.

Loved ones identified the man killed as 43-year-old Keith Porter, a father of two.

"If I could say anything to the ICE agent, it's that you're a murderer. You stole my cousin from me. You stole their father from them," said Jsane' Tyler, Porter's cousin. "You stole a Black man off the planet that God ordained to live and thrive. You stole a human life, and you need to pay for it."

According to the Department of Homeland Security, the off-duty ICE agent heard gunfire near his apartment and went outside to check it out.

That's when DHS says the officer encountered Porter holding a long rifle.

Advocates say Porter was observing the holiday that night with gunfire.

"You don't just get to murder people, because you don't like what they're doing or how they are doing or how they're celebrating," said Melina Abdullah, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles.

The agent reportedly identified himself as law enforcement, and that's when DHS says Porter aimed the rifle at him. The agent then ordered Porter to put down the weapon, and when he didn't comply, the off-duty officer fired his ICE-authorized gun.

The agency claims Porter fired three rounds at the officer before he died.

"This is sad. This is sad," said family friend Bishop Jack Wilson.

"I've lived here 35 years. This is the first time such a thing has happened in my community," said neighbor Judy Palachie.

As Los Angeles police investigate what led up to the shooting, the community wants witnesses to come forward. They also want the ICE agent identified, arrested and prosecuted for the killing of a man who they say was kind.

"He was the life of the party. He was the one that always gave you encouragement, that was mainly his role, to put a smile on people's face," Tyler said.

Black Lives Matter Los Angeles organized the vigil. They are demanding accountability from District Attorney Nathan Hochman, and say they are having a meeting with him on Monday.

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