Family Demands Justice After ICE Shooting
Ronaldo Salgado, the son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant who was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent on Tuesday in Texas, is calling for an independent investigation into his father's death. Salgado, 52, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official on Tuesday morning while on his way to work at a construction site. He had lived in the United States for more than 30 years and was in the process of obtaining his work permit, according to his family.
Salgado's family, including his wife and three sons, learned of his death from news reports. 'He did not deserve to be reduced to a headline,' Ronaldo Salgado said in a video statement. The family is demanding transparency and accountability from the authorities.
Longtime Resident Seeking Legal Status
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo had been living in the U.S. for over three decades and was actively working to legalize his status. He was employed at a construction site and was on his way to work when the incident occurred. The ICE agent involved has not been identified, and details surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
According to the family, Salgado was a hardworking man who supported his wife and three sons. His sudden death has left them devastated and seeking answers. 'He did not deserve to die,' the family stated, expressing their grief and frustration.
Call for Independent Investigation
Ronaldo Salgado has called for an independent investigation, separate from the internal ICE review, to ensure that all facts are brought to light. The family fears that without external oversight, the case may be mishandled or covered up. Community advocates have also joined the call, emphasizing the need for justice and reform in immigration enforcement practices.
The shooting has reignited debates about the use of force by ICE agents and the treatment of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Civil rights organizations are urging federal authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent inquiry.
