Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention
Summary
A man named Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who witnessed a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Houston, was released from immigration detention after several weeks. The shooting involved Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot by federal agents; Rojas Pliego disputes the official account and a judge ordered his release.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer on July 7, 2026, in Houston.
- Rojas Pliego was a witness in the van during the shooting and was detained afterward.
- A federal judge ordered Rojas Pliego’s release and blocked his deportation.
- The Department of Homeland Security said Salgado Araujo tried to use his vehicle to run over an agent, leading to the shooting.
- Witnesses including Rojas Pliego say the officers were not in front or behind the van, contradicting the DHS account.
- Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old father of three living in the U.S. for 35 years and close to getting legal status.
- His death is among at least 10 deaths during immigration enforcement operations under President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts.
- Federal prosecutors filed to delay Rojas Pliego’s release while they appeal the judge’s decision.
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