FBI Tests Find No Methamphetamine in Van of Man Fatally Shot by ICE
A U.S. attorney has confirmed that FBI tests found no methamphetamine in the van of a Houston man who was fatally shot by ICE.
Houston, TX, August 13, 2026 —
Federal investigators have determined that no methamphetamine was present in the van belonging to a Houston man who was fatally shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The confirmation comes from a U.S. attorney, who stated that FBI tests yielded negative results for the presence of the illicit substance.
The incident, which resulted in the man’s death, involved ICE officers. Details regarding the specific circumstances of the shooting, including the date, location beyond Houston, and the identities of the ICE officers involved, were not immediately available.
The U.S. attorney’s office confirmed the findings of the FBI’s forensic tests. The tests were conducted on the van owned by the deceased individual. The results have been made public following the investigation into the shooting.
No information was provided regarding whether any other substances or items were found in the van, or if the presence of methamphetamine was a factor leading up to the fatal encounter. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, permit status, or inspection outcomes related to this case were not mentioned.
Further details about the investigation, including any potential disciplinary actions or departmental reviews concerning the ICE officers involved, have not been released at this time. The sequence of events that led to the shooting remains under investigation, with the U.S. attorney’s office overseeing the confirmation of forensic findings.
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