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Man who was killed by ICE in Texas never ‘weaponized’ his vehicle, witnesses say

Man who was killed by ICE in Texas never ‘weaponized’ his vehicle, witnesses say

Summary

A man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Houston, Texas, during a targeted operation. Witnesses in the van with him said he did not use his vehicle as a weapon against ICE officers, contradicting the official report from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Key Facts

  • Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE agents early Tuesday in Houston while going to work with three others in a van.
  • The three men in the van say Salgado never tried to use the vehicle as a weapon against ICE officers.
  • ICE agents involved did not have body cameras, and their vehicles had no dash cams, reducing available evidence.
  • DHS claimed Salgado used his van to attack officers, leading to the shooting.
  • Salgado had no criminal record and had lived in the U.S. for nearly 35 years.
  • The Harris County District Attorney and FBI are investigating the shooting separately.
  • Salgado’s family and lawmakers are demanding an independent investigation, citing past false DHS information about similar cases.
  • Some Democrats have called for ICE officers to wear body cameras during arrests to increase transparency and accountability.
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