'He did not deserve to die,' son of man fatally shot by ICE officer in Houston says
Summary
A man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE officers in Houston after officers said he did not follow commands and tried to run over an officer with his vehicle. His family is asking for an independent investigation into the shooting, and the FBI has started looking into the case.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, was shot by ICE officers in Houston on July 7, 2026.
- ICE said the officers tried to stop his vehicle around 6:50 a.m., and he did not follow verbal orders.
- ICE claimed Araujo used his car as a weapon and tried to hit an officer, leading to the shooting in self-defense.
- Araujo was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries.
- His son, Ronaldo Salgado, and local officials called for an independent investigation.
- This is the second shooting involving ICE officers in less than a week.
- The FBI has opened an investigation into the incident.
- Family members said Araujo worked hard to provide for his family and valued education.
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