Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Man Who Lived 35 Years, Supported Family, Killed by ICE Amid Claims of Ramming Attempt

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a hardworking immigrant and small business owner who provided jobs for others and achieved his dream of building a home for his family, was fatally shot by ICE agents in Houston. His son, Ronaldo Salgado, a teacher, stated his father was in the process of obtaining a work permit legally and was remembered as a dedicated family man who prioritized his children’s education. ICE claims Araujo acted violently and rammed their vehicle, leading to the shooting, but witnesses heard him cry out “They’re killing me,” and his family and activists are calling for an independent investigation, fearing a cover-up and the deportation of witnesses.

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