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Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van
national3 hours ago

Witnesses dispute ICE account in Houston shooting, say no officer stood in front of van

Three witnesses dispute ICE’s version of the July 7 fatal shooting in Houston, saying no agent was in front of the white van when it was fired upon and that the officer shot from the side. ICE maintains self-defense after Salgado Araujo allegedly weaponized his vehicle; witnesses say there was no dash or body camera video. The inspector general and FBI are investigating, and Houston officials call for an independent probe. The attorney for the witnesses warns they could face deportation pressure to testify, highlighting concerns about the investigation’s integrity.

via USA Today|
#houston#ice#investigation
Houston ICE shooting death ruled homicide by Harris County ME amid camera delays
crime13 hours ago

Houston ICE shooting death ruled homicide by Harris County ME amid camera delays

The Harris County Medical Examiner ruled Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s death a homicide after an ICE targeted operation, citing a penetrating gunshot wound to the torso; ICE maintains Araujo rammed an ICE vehicle and attempted to run over an agent, prompting a self-defense shot. With no body-worn cameras available due to funding and shutdown delays, investigators will rely on witnesses and other evidence as federal and county authorities review the incident and calls for independent transparency continue.

via Click2Houston|
#body-worn-cameras#crime#homicide-ruling
Houston ICE shooting: DHS says victim wasn't the intended target
us-news23 hours ago

Houston ICE shooting: DHS says victim wasn't the intended target

The Department of Homeland Security says Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national killed by ICE during a Houston traffic stop, was not the intended target of the operation; agents spotted a white van resembling the target and the officer fired in self-defense. The officers involved reportedly did not have body cameras at the time. Salgado, 52, a longtime builder with no criminal record, died after being taken to hospital. The incident spurred protests and prompted calls from Democrats for an independent investigation, while Mexico says it will file criminal complaints over deaths of Mexicans in US custody.

via BBC|
#dhs#houston#ice
Houston family honors man killed by ICE, urges independent review
immigration2 days ago

Houston family honors man killed by ICE, urges independent review

Relatives of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston man fatally shot by an ICE agent during a targeted operation, describe him as a hard-working family man who had lived in the United States for decades while pursuing legal status; DHS says he attempted to evade arrest and drive over an ICE agent, prompting the shooting, as federal investigators review the incident and local leaders call for accountability.

via Houston Public Media|
#accountability#houston#ice
Video of ICE shooting shakes family of undocumented worker
politics2 days ago

Video of ICE shooting shakes family of undocumented worker

Ronaldo Salgado recounts the moment his father, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo—an undocumented immigrant and longtime construction worker—was shot by an ICE officer during a confrontation in the Houston area; a video circulated showing the aftermath, and the Department of Homeland Security said the officer fired in self-defense after Lorenzo refused to comply and allegedly weaponized his vehicle. Ronaldo disputes the account, saying his father would have complied if officers had identified themselves and criticizing the agency’s portrayal of him; the family is calling for a full, transparent investigation, noting Lorenzo’s years of hard work and his attempts to obtain legal status, while three others were detained and Lorenzo died at Ben Taub Hospital.

via The Washington Post|
#family#houston#ice
Houston ICE shooting prompts calls for independent probe after fatal stop
national3 days ago

Houston ICE shooting prompts calls for independent probe after fatal stop

An ICE officer in Houston fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a vehicle stop in a targeted operation; ICE says Araujo ignored commands, rammed an ICE vehicle, and aimed to run over an officer. His family and Latino advocacy groups are calling for an independent, transparent investigation, challenging DHS’s account. The incident is part of a pattern of fatal ICE shootings since Donald Trump intensified enforcement, with arrests nationwide rising to about 2,000 migrants per day.

via Al Jazeera|
#houston#ice#immigration
ICE-involved Houston traffic stop leaves man dead, prompts calls for independent probe
national3 days ago

ICE-involved Houston traffic stop leaves man dead, prompts calls for independent probe

An ICE officer fatally shot a Mexican national during a Houston traffic stop intended to arrest him on immigration grounds; DHS says the driver rammed an ICE vehicle and refused verbal commands, and the officer fired in self-defense. The man died at a hospital. The FBI sent an evidence-response team but said it is not investigating the shooting, instead probing an assault on a federal officer. LULAC is calling for an independent local investigation, citing concerns about a pattern of ICE use of force, while Houston police say they are not involved.

via NBC News|
#houston#ice#immigration