Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Summary
The Harris County District Attorney in Houston is investigating the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent. If the investigation finds evidence of criminal wrongdoing, his office is ready to file charges against those involved, regardless of federal status.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant, was fatally shot by an ICE agent on July 7 in Houston.
- Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is leading an independent investigation and has issued numerous subpoenas.
- The Department of Homeland Security claims Salgado Araujo used his van as a weapon during a traffic stop.
- Salgado Araujo's family disputes this, saying he was a loving father who lived in the U.S. for over 30 years.
- The FBI and DHS Office of Inspector General are also investigating the shooting.
- ICE has not given local investigators the name of the agent who fired the weapon.
- ICE has temporarily stopped most vehicle stops by deportation agents following this and a similar shooting in Maine.
- The district attorney’s office is helping witnesses request visas to prevent their deportation while the investigation takes place.
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