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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) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The discrepancy between the federal government's account and the eyewitness testimony of the passengers in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van raises questions about the use of force by immigration agents in the San Antonio area. As the community of Terrell Hills and the broader Bexar County grapple with the implications of this incident, it is crucial to consider the potential impact on trust between law enforcement and the local immigrant community. The fact that the passengers were on their way to a construction job site, a common occupation in the area, underscores the human side of this story and the potential ripple effects on the local workforce. The investigation into this shooting will be closely watched, and the community will be looking for transparency and accountability from the authorities involved. The outcome of this investigation will have significant implications for community relations and perceptions of public safety in Terrell Hills and beyond.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? 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 ...
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