US immigration officer shoots and kills man in Texas
Summary
A U.S. immigration agent fatally shot a man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, during an attempt to stop his vehicle. Officials said he did not obey orders and tried to hit an officer with his vehicle, while family and others have called for an independent investigation.Key Facts
- The man shot was Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, identified as a Mexican national living in the U.S. without legal permission.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Salgado Araujo ignored commands, rammed an ICE vehicle, and tried to run over an officer.
- Salgado Araujo was shot during a targeted enforcement operation by federal immigration officers.
- Video from a nearby business shows the scene after the shooting, with Salgado Araujo on the ground surrounded by officers.
- Family members say Salgado Araujo was looking for workers to hire when he was shot.
- Some politicians and activists have called for an independent and complete investigation into the shooting.
- This incident is one of at least six fatal shootings by federal immigration officers since President Donald Trump increased immigration enforcement.
- ICE arrests have recently increased nationwide, with about 2,000 migrants apprehended daily last week.
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