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Substance found in van after Houston ICE shooting wasn’t drugs, DA and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia say
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Texas Tribune, By Uriel J. García , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 24, 2026
· 5 min read
The “crystal-like substance” the FBI found inside the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo — the 52-year-old who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston earlier this month — was not an illicit drug, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and a l...
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Key takeaway “We can now confirm that the substance found in Lorenzo Salgado’s van was not a narcotic or any other illicit substance,” Garcia said on social media, without revealing the source of the information.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The revelation that the substance found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van was not an illicit drug has significant implications for the community in and around Terrell Hills, where concerns about law enforcement actions and transparency are always a priority. As the investigation into the shooting continues, residents will be watching closely to see how the various agencies involved, including the FBI and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, respond to this new information. The fact that an unproven claim about the substance was allowed to circulate before being tested has already caused damage, and the community will be looking for assurances that the investigation will be thorough and unbiased. With the full lab results expected to be released soon, the community's attention will remain focused on this case, seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the actions of the law enforcement agencies involved.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? The “crystal-like substance” the FBI found inside the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo — the 52-year-old who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston earlier this month — was not an illicit drug, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and a l...
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