Houston Vows ICE Killing Investigation, But Says Feds Aren't Sharing Intel
Summary
Houston officials announced an independent investigation into the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer, but federal agencies have not shared key evidence. There are conflicting accounts about the incident, and local authorities face challenges in accessing information controlled by the FBI.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, was shot during an ICE immigration enforcement operation in Houston.
- ICE says Salgado Araujo rammed an agent’s vehicle and the officer shot him in self-defense; he later died in the hospital.
- Passengers in Salgado Araujo’s van claim no ICE agents were in front or behind the vehicle, challenging the federal version.
- Houston Mayor John Whitmire said the FBI is tightly controlling the evidence and investigation scene.
- Houston Police Chief will meet with the FBI to request sharing of information to allow a local investigation.
- The Harris County District Attorney’s office also began an investigation but has limited access due to federal control.
- U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia reported that Salgado Araujo was not the intended target of the ICE operation.
- Salgado Araujo’s son first learned of the shooting by seeing a video posted on Facebook showing his father bleeding.
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