Brother of Mexican migrant killed in Houston remains in ICE custody despite being a key witness
Key Points
- Mexican migrant named Lorenzo Salgado was shot and killed during an operation conducted by ICE agents in Houston.
- Víctor, the brother and key witness to the incident, states that, contrary to official security statements, they were unaware of the agents' identities during the pursuit.
- The Harris County District Attorney's Office is granting three migrant witnesses the right to apply for a U visa to prevent their deportation.
- Multiple agencies, including the FBI and the DHS Office of Inspector General, are investigating the legitimacy of the use of force.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to detain Víctor Salgado, the brother of Mexican migrant Lorenzo Salgado, who lost his life during an operation conducted in Houston. Víctor is positioned as one of the key witnesses, crucial for elucidating the case, who refutes the official authorities' version of the incident.
According to the information conveyed by the witness to his lawyer, the incident began on the morning of 7 July when Lorenzo went to the construction site, taking his brother and two workers with him. As a result of their vehicle being followed by cars with civilian plates and subsequently a person approaching and opening fire, Lorenzo was severely injured. Víctor stated that they only realized the followers were ICE agents after they were handcuffed.
Following the incident, the Harris County District Attorney's Office prepared the necessary documents for a 'U visa' application in order to prevent the deportation of the three migrant witnesses from the country and to secure their testimonies. During this process, where the DHS Office of Inspector General, the FBI, and the local prosecutor's office are investigating whether the use of force was legitimate, civil society organizations are also calling for the protection of the witnesses.
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- How did the incident that led to the death of Lorenzo Salgado begin?
- On the morning of 7 July, while Lorenzo was taking his brother and two workers to the construction site, they were followed by unidentified vehicles. When the vehicle stopped, a person approached and fired through the open window.
- What did the U.S. authorities claim in their official statement regarding the incident?
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed that Lorenzo Salgado used his vehicle in an attempt to run over an agent, and that the agent opened fire in self-defense.
- How are the witness migrants being protected from deportation?
- The Harris County District Attorney's Office provided the witnesses with the necessary documents so they could obtain a U visa, which is designed to protect migrants who are victims of crimes and assist in investigations.
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