An illegal immigrant from Mexico was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent early Tuesday morning in Houston. The incident reportedly arose from an attempted traffic stop, after which the alien rammed the ICE vehicle and attempted to run over an ICE officer.
#BREAKING: An illegal migrant from Mexico was shot and killed in Houston by an ICE officer following a confrontation.
— Brooke Taylor (@Brooketaylortv) July 7, 2026
According to ICE, officers were trying to pull him over when he evaded arrest, rammed the ICE vehicle, and tried to run over the ICE officer. As a result, ICE…
#BREAKING: An illegal migrant from Mexico was shot and killed in Houston by an ICE officer following a confrontation.
According to ICE, officers were trying to pull him over when he evaded arrest, rammed the ICE vehicle, and tried to run over the ICE officer. As a result, ICE tells me the officer shot the suspect in self-defense. He was taken to the hospital and died.
Per Taylor, ICE released the following statement regarding the incident:
On July 7, 2026, at approximately 6:50 AM CT, ICE law enforcement attempted to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation to arrest an illegal alien. The driver of the vehicle, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo—an illegal alien from Mexico—attempted to evade arrest. From information we are receiving, he rammed an ICE law enforcement vehicle, refused to follow multiple verbal commands, and weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer resulting in our officer firing his weapon in self-defense.
The driver was struck, and emergency services were immediately contacted. The driver was transported to the hospital where he passed away from his injuries. The FBI is leading the investigation and is on the scene. This is a developing situation, and we will update the public when more information is available.
KPRC reports that federal agents, including from the FBI's Houston office, were on the scene, near the 6800 block of Canal Street.
BREAKING: An immigration suspect has been shot in Houston's East End, per Houston FD. Federal agents including @FBIHouston Evidence Response Team are on scene near the 6800 blk of Canal. HFD tells @KPRC2 the suspect was transported to Ben Taub Hospital w/ CPR in progress. pic.twitter.com/yVVCAj4Flg
— KPRC 2 Bryce Newberry (@KPRC2Bryce) July 7, 2026
Several other individuals were detained, as well, though their connection to the incident is unclear at this time.
The Houston Fire Department said Araujo suffered a gunshot wound to his right flank, or stomach area, and was transported to Ben Taub Hospital while CPR was in progress.
He was pronounced dead at the hospital, officials said.
Three other people were detained.
Federal investigators, including ICE personnel, remain at the scene.
The FBI is leading the investigation.
Fox26 Houston shared video from the scene.
An ICE officer shot and killed a man during a targeted enforcement operation in Houston on Tuesday morning.
— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) July 7, 2026
According to federal officials, the shooting occurred just before 7 a.m. near Canal Street and Wayside Drive. Investigators stated that the suspect, identified as Lorenzo… pic.twitter.com/j96tgsvULj
This is a developing story. RedState will provide additional updates as warranted.
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