Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old builder and father of three, was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston. Salgado Araujo, an illegal immigrant, had lived in the United States for over 30 years and was close to obtaining legal status when he was killed.

Family and Community Mourn

Salgado Araujo’s family and community are mourning his loss, with many expressing outrage over the shooting. His oldest son, Ronaldo Salgado, said his father was a hard worker who dedicated his life to providing for his family. Salgado Araujo’s wife is reportedly ‘inconsolable’ and ‘angry’ over the shooting.

Four Democratic members of Congress who represent the Houston area have called for an independent investigation into the shooting, with one representative stating that Salgado Araujo’s ‘blood is on Donald Trump’s hands.’ The shooting has renewed public scrutiny over ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Dispute Over Circumstances

There is a dispute over the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with ICE officials claiming that Salgado Araujo rammed an ICE vehicle and the officer fired in self-defense. However, Salgado Araujo’s family and witnesses have disputed this account, with one lawyer stating that the officer was not in danger and that Salgado Araujo was shot through a passenger window.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.