Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing
Summary
Two sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Houston, spoke at a congressional hearing demanding a clear investigation into his death. The shooting happened after ICE officers chased Salgado Araujo’s van, but conflicting accounts exist about the events leading to the shooting.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE officers in Houston on July 7, 2026.
- ICE said Salgado Araujo used his van to try to run over an officer, prompting the shooting.
- Passengers in the van say the officers crashed into the van and were not in danger when the shot was fired.
- None of the ICE officers involved were wearing body cameras during the incident.
- Salgado Araujo’s sons described him as a hardworking family man with no prior legal trouble.
- The hearing was held by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in Houston.
- Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare reported he was not given key information by the Department of Homeland Security about the case.
- The three passengers in the van, including Salgado Araujo’s brother, were arrested and remain in immigration detention.
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