Second Witness in Houston Fatal Shooting Released From ICE Custody
In Houston, a second witness to the July 7 fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration officer has been released from ICE custody. The witness, Daniel Tirado Pantoja, was freed after legal efforts by his attorneys, who…
Houston, TX, August 27, 2026 — In Houston, a second individual who witnessed the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 7 has been released from the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individual, identified as Daniel Tirado Pantoja, was freed following legal intervention from his attorneys.
Houston, TX – Daniel Tirado Pantoja, a witness to the July 7 shooting incident in Houston that resulted in the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, has been released from ICE detention. The release comes after attorneys representing Tirado Pantoja made legal efforts on his behalf.
Attorneys for Tirado Pantoja had reportedly argued for the release of witnesses who were detained in connection with the shooting investigation. The specifics of their legal arguments and the exact nature of the detentions were not provided.
The shooting occurred on July 7, involving a federal immigration officer and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, the identity of the federal officer, or the outcome of any related investigation were not specified in the available information.
This marks the second witness related to the July 7 incident to be released from ICE custody, following earlier legal efforts. Information regarding any other detained witnesses or the timeline of their potential release was not immediately available.
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