Sons of man killed by ICE officer in Houston demand independent probe

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who had lived in the U.S. for decades without criminal convictions, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston. His family and U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia stated that Salgado Araujo was driving workers to a homebuilding site when the incident occurred.

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He did not deserve to die. He did not deserve to be reduced to a headline of Mexican man shot and killed by ICE. He deserved to live a quiet life as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a husband, a father and a job creator for dozens of men who also wanted the American dream.

Federal officials claim Salgado Araujo ignored commands and rammed an ICE vehicle, prompting the officer to fire in self-defense. The Department of Homeland Security stated that the driver was struck and later died from his injuries. However, the family disputes this account, emphasizing Salgado Araujo's contributions as a "job creator" and his desire for a "quiet life."

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The driver was struck, and emergency services were immediately contacted. The driver was transported to the hospital where he passed away from his injuries.

Civil rights groups and Democratic officials are urging federal authorities to release all available video and information related to the shooting. A bystander's video reportedly shows a bleeding, handcuffed man on the ground, with other federal officers standing over at least three other handcuffed men. The family and their supporters are demanding an independent probe into the incident.

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Given the RSA’s statutory responsibilities with regard to road safety and awareness, the lack of prominent, public-facing communication is a concerning omission and inconsistent with the authority’s mandate.