US immigration officer fatally shoots man in Texas

WASHINGTON D.C. , 8 July, 2026 (TON): A United States immigration officer fatally shot a man during an enforcement operation in Houston, Texas, after authorities said he attempted to flee in his vehicle.

The Department of Homeland Security identified the deceased as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national accused of residing in the country without legal status. Officials alleged that he ignored repeated commands and drove his vehicle toward officers, prompting the use of lethal force.

Democratic Representative Sylvia Garcia called for an independent investigation into the incident.