200-Plus Mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Demand Probe of ICE Shooting in Houston
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Updated · Houston Public Media · Jul 11
200-Plus Mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Demand Probe of ICE Shooting in Houston
3 articles · Updated · Houston Public Media · Jul 11
Summary
More than 200 people gathered at a Houston vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot dead by ICE on Tuesday, as relatives and lawmakers pressed for an independent investigation.
ICE says Salgado Araujo tried to evade arrest and rammed an agency vehicle during a targeted operation, but a lawyer for two passengers said witnesses saw no agent in front of the van and shots came from the sides.
Ronaldo Salgado told mourners the family still lacks answers and has not received his father's belongings, including his wallet, phone and lunchbox.
Three passengers from the van remain detained at the Montgomery Processing Center, while community groups canvassed nearby businesses with guidance on refusing ICE entry without a signed warrant.
The vigil also invoked earlier Minnesota deaths during ICE encounters, underscoring broader fears in immigrant communities over accountability and enforcement tactics.