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Houston ICE shooting witnesses claim driver didn’t try to ram agents, report says
By Texas Tribune, Uriel J. García at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
The three men with the 52-year-old Houston man who was fatally shot by an immigration agent earlier this week disputed the federal government’s narrative of the deadly episode, saying Lorenzo Salgado Araujo never tried to run over anyone, according to the Washington Post.Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, an ...
Key takeaway ”“That is a lie,” Jose Trinidad Rojas, 51, wrote in a handwritten statement.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The discrepancy between the federal government's account and the eyewitness testimony of the passengers in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van raises concerns about the use of force by immigration agents in the San Antonio area. As the city's immigrant community waits for a thorough investigation, they may wonder if similar incidents could occur here, given the presence of ICE operations in Bexar County. The fact that the passengers were on their way to a construction job site, a common occupation for many in the local immigrant workforce, adds a layer of relatability to the story for San Antonio residents. The incident also underscores the need for transparency and accountability in law enforcement actions, particularly in cases involving vulnerable populations. As the investigation unfolds, San Antonio community leaders and residents will be watching closely to see how the incident is handled and what measures are taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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