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‘He did not deserve to die’: family of man fatally shot by ICE agent speaks out
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican immigrant and construction worker in Texas, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a targeted enforcement operation, with DHS claiming he "weaponized his vehicle" against an officer.
- Salgado's family, who learned of his death through news reports and were not notified by authorities, are demanding an independent investigation, disputing DHS's account and highlighting a lack of transparency.
- Civil rights groups like LULAC and elected officials, including Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, have called for local investigations and full disclosure of evidence, citing past instances where DHS's claims about ICE shootings were questioned.
- Three co-workers traveling with Salgado were arrested by ICE, and the family hopes their testimonies will clarify that Salgado feared for his life while trying to return to work.
- Federal immigration agents have been involved in at least 23 shootings since January 2025, with multiple cases drawing criticism over misinformation and delayed public disclosure.
