Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shot and killed by ICE agent in Houston

Homicide — Houston, TX — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A 52-year-old man was shot and killed by an ICE agent during an operation in Houston.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Homicide
• Location: Houston, TX
• Date reported: 2026-07-14
• Suspect: not stated
• Victim(s): 1 (a 52-year-old father of three)

REPORTED DETAILS

• The incident occurred on the morning of June 7, 2026, in Houston.
• Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.
• Salgado Araujo was driving a van with two passengers who were detained by ICE.
• The ICE agent claimed that Salgado Araujo evaded arrest and tried to run over the agent, who then fired his gun in self-defense.
• The incident is being investigated by the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Harris County District Attorney's Office.