‘He did not deserve to die’: family of man fatally shot by ICE agent speaks out
Summary
A Mexican immigrant, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Texas while on his way to work. His family and civil rights groups are asking for an independent investigation, questioning the federal government's account of the incident.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a targeted enforcement operation in Houston, Texas.
- ICE claims Salgado used his vehicle as a weapon against an officer, leading to the shooting in self-defense.
- Salgado’s family says he was a hardworking man living in the US for over 30 years and was applying for a work permit.
- The family learned about his death through news reports, not from ICE or local officials.
- Civil rights groups like LULAC and elected officials are demanding an independent local investigation.
- DHS and ICE have faced criticism for past misleading statements about similar shootings.
- Three other men in Salgado's van were arrested by ICE; the family has not been able to contact them yet.
- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia called for preservation of evidence and a transparent investigation into the incident.
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