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ICE Officer Shoots Builder in Houston | San Antonio News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Summary
A beloved Houston builder, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by an ICE officer while driving his crew to a job site — a tragic incident that’s sparking national outrage. Despite having lived and worked in the U.S. for over three decades, building homes and raising three sons, he was targeted during a botched immigration raid. Witnesses and his family dispute the official claim of self-defense, saying he was shot through a passenger window while not posing an immediate threat. His family believes he feared the unmarked vehicles, possibly mistaking them for robbers — and that he was close to gaining legal status. This shooting is now the eighth death linked to ICE enforcement under the current administration. Local lawmakers are demanding an independent investigation, blaming federal policies, while Salgado Araujo’s family, heartbroken and determined, vows to fight for justice — honoring a man who gave his life to build a better future for his children. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6c71719d9ffdc912