Sons of man killed by ICE officer in Houston demand independent probe
Summary
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man without any criminal record, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston while driving to a work site. His family and local officials are calling for an independent investigation, as federal officials claim Salgado ignored commands and hit an ICE vehicle, but no video evidence has been released.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a Mexican national living in the U.S. for decades with no criminal convictions.
- He was shot by an ICE officer in Houston after an incident involving his vehicle and an ICE vehicle.
- DHS said Salgado ignored commands and attempted to ram an officer, leading to the use of deadly force.
- Salgado was transporting workers and was working towards getting legal status in the U.S.
- His family, including his son Ronaldo, demand an independent investigation and full release of footage.
- A bystander video shows a bleeding, handcuffed man on the ground after the shooting.
- Previous shootings by federal agents have had conflicting official statements and video evidence.
- Civil rights groups and Democratic officials criticize ICE and call for transparency.
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