Witness Reports Trauma After Fatal Shooting in Houston
A passenger, Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who witnessed the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in a white work van in Houston on July 7, reports experiencing trauma and sleep difficulties as a result.
Houston, TX, July 31, 2026 —
A witness to a fatal shooting in Houston is reporting significant psychological distress following the incident. Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who was present during the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, has described experiencing trauma and difficulties with sleep.
The event occurred on July 7. According to reports, Salgado Araujo was fatally shot while inside a white work van. Rojas Pliego was a passenger in the van at the time of the shooting. Information regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting, the identity of the shooter, or any subsequent arrests was not provided.
As a result of witnessing the event, Rojas Pliego has stated that he is suffering from trauma and experiencing sleep disturbances. The specific nature and duration of these symptoms were not detailed.
The location of the incident was Houston. Further details concerning the investigation into the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have not been publicly released. The contractor’s name was not provided.
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