Man fatally shot by ICE in Texas was not intended target, homeland security says
US officials confirmed that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, was fatally shot by ICE agents in Houston during a case of mistaken identity. The Department of Homeland Security stated the agents acted in self-defense, though the incident has drawn scrutiny due to the lack of body camera footage.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding immigration enforcement tactics, transparency, and the use of force by federal agencies.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A family member holds an image of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot in Houston on Tuesday
A man who was fatally shot by immigration agents at a traffic stop in Houston on Tuesday was not the intended target, US officials say.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, was stopped at 7am while driving to work and was killed shortly afterwards.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Thursday the stop was initiated because they saw "a white van with an individual who resembled the target" of an operation. They have claimed the officer shot in self-defence.
The agents involved in the shooting were not wearing body cameras and officials have not released any images or videos related to it.
Figure caption, Watch: Houston community comes together after fatal ICE shooting
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