ICE agents attempting to stop vehicle fatally shoot motorist in Houston
Summary
An ICE agent shot and killed a man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston during an attempt to stop his vehicle. ICE said the man hit an officer’s car and tried to run over an officer, which led to the agent shooting in self-defense.Key Facts
- The incident happened in Houston on a Tuesday during a federal immigration enforcement operation.
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was identified by ICE as a Mexican national without legal immigration status.
- ICE said Salgado hit an ICE vehicle, ignored orders, and tried to run over an officer.
- The ICE agent fired his weapon, injuring Salgado, who later died in a hospital.
- Salgado’s son said his father was looking for workers to hire when the shooting occurred.
- Reuters could not independently confirm the man’s immigration status or the full details.
- Similar cases in the past have had conflicting accounts or video evidence challenging initial agency statements.
- The FBI and Department of Homeland Security did not comment on this case immediately.
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