A federal immigration agent shot and killed a driver in Houston on the morning of July 7, 2026. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) reported that agents stopped Lorenzo Salgado Araujo around 6:50 AM and attempted to arrest him. ICE described Salgado Araujo as a Mexican national and an undocumented immigrant who was the subject of a targeted enforcement operation.
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ICE agent shoots motorist during traffic stop in Houston
On July 7, 2026, an ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop in Houston. The agency stated that Salgado Araujo was a Mexican national and part of a targeted enforcement operation.
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