• A Houston woman, Jennifer Jesselle Perez-Rodriguez, was shot by FBI agents after allegedly threatening them with a machete and now faces federal charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer.
• Witnesses claim she was attacked before retrieving the machete and entering the roadway, where the confrontation with FBI agents occurred.
• If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine, raising discussions on use of force, mental health, and public safety.

A Houston woman was shot by FBI agents after allegedly threatening them with a machete and is now facing federal charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Texas announced the charges against Jennifer Jesselle Perez-Rodriguez, 28, on Friday.

Incident Overview

On April 17, FBI agents in unmarked vehicles were driving down Anderson Road when Perez-Rodriguez reportedly entered the roadway holding a machete. According to the criminal complaint, she began swinging the weapon and approached the vehicles.

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After agents activated a siren, Perez-Rodriguez allegedly ran toward them. An agent opened a car door, instructing her to drop the machete. When she allegedly failed to comply, the agent discharged his firearm, neutralizing the perceived threat. Perez-Rodriguez was injured and transported to the hospital for treatment.

Witness Accounts

Witnesses described a chaotic scene leading up to the incident. According to one witness, Perez-Rodriguez was reportedly attacked by a group of individuals before retrieving a machete and searching for her attackers. “She went inside a store with a bag holding the machete,” a witness told Fox 26, adding that she later walked onto the roadway with the weapon.

Potential Consequences

Perez-Rodriguez is charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Legal and Ethical Considerations

The incident raises questions about law enforcement use of force, mental health support, and the circumstances surrounding Perez-Rodriguez’s actions. By addressing these dynamics, we can better understand the risks faced by both civilians and officers during volatile encounters.

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