ICE Releases Witness in Magnolia Park Shooting Case Following Court Order
ICE has released José Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Magnolia Park, Houston, following a federal judge's order. Rojas Pliego, who was in the van when the shooting occurred, has no criminal…
Houston, TX, July 29, 2026 —
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released José Trinidad Rojas Pliego, an individual identified as a witness in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. The release occurred in Magnolia Park, Houston, and followed a specific order from a federal judge.
Rojas Pliego was present in the van at the time of the shooting incident involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. According to available information, Rojas Pliego does not have a criminal record. He is currently in the process of applying for a U visa.
Attorneys representing Rojas Pliego have voiced concerns regarding the possibility of his future detention. They also pointed out that other individuals who were in the van during the incident have not yet been released by ICE.
Story summarized from the original created by Brittany Taylor, Sandy Torres on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
