Houston Builder Fatally Shot by ICE Mourned After Making a Life in the US
More than 200 people gathered to honor him as his family and lawmakers called for a complete, independent investigation into the shooting.
- On Tuesday, ICE agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during what the agency called a "targeted enforcement operation" while he was traveling to work with three other men.
- Hugo Balderas, representing two passengers in Salgado Araujo's van, said their accounts are "extremely different" from ICE's version, confirming shots came from the sides rather than the front.
- More than 200 people gathered Saturday morning to honor Salgado Araujo, holding "ICE OUT" signs while mourning his death alongside Renee Good and Alex Pretti who died during ICE encounters in Minnesota.
- House Representatives Sylvia Garcia, Lizzie Fletcher, Christian Menefee, and Al Green called for an independent investigation, with Congresswoman Garcia stating they will fight for a "complete, independent, top-to-bottom investigation."
- Ronaldo Salgado, the victim's son, said he is "still looking for answers" since Tuesday morning, while pastor Emily Chapman noted such incidents recur, raising accountability concerns.
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Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned
“We are not at war. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not a casualty. He was a human being who was murdered by our government.” The post Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned appeared first on Boston.com.
At vigil, sons of man killed by ICE in Houston call for accountability
HOUSTON — On Saturday morning, Ronaldo Salgado glanced, his smile bittersweet, at a photo of his father projected on a large screen and found the courage to address dozens of people crammed into an indoor vigil in his native Houston. The post At vigil, sons of man killed by ICE in Houston call for accountability appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Community Members Hold Vigil for Houston Father Killed by ICE
Close to 60 people paid tribute to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo who was killed on the early morning of July 7 while on his way to work. The post Community Members Hold Vigil for Houston Father Killed by ICE appeared first on L.A. TACO.
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