Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
Summary
A substance found in the work van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, tested negative for drugs. This challenges earlier claims by federal officials that the van contained methamphetamine. Local prosecutors and the family’s lawyers have expressed skepticism about the initial drug allegations.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston on July 7.
- ICE claimed Salgado Araujo used his vehicle as a weapon, leading to the shooting.
- The FBI previously said they suspected the van contained methamphetamine and showed photos of a white crystal-like substance.
- Tests conducted by the Harris County District Attorney's office showed the substance was not drugs.
- The substance may have been granulated salt used by construction workers to make an electrolyte mix.
- Salgado Araujo had lived in the U.S. for 35 years and had no criminal record.
- The FBI and ICE internal oversight are reviewing the shooting, and local prosecutors may pursue charges if wrongdoing is found.
- Salgado Araujo’s family described him as a hardworking man who sought to build a better future.
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