Passengers Challenge ICE’s Shooting Account | Raleigh News

A shocking new twist in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old U.S. resident and homebuilder, is emerging as two passengers in his van break their silence in federal court. Contradicting ICE’s initial claim that Salgado tried to run over an officer, the passengers say the agents were flanking the van — not in front or behind — and that Salgado had put the vehicle in park before the gunfire erupted. One passenger called the government’s version “a lie” and “impossible.” Salgado, who lived in the U.S. for 35 years without legal status and ran a thriving business, died in front of his crew, including his brother — a man with no criminal record. The incident has ignited protests and demands for accountability, especially since no body cameras were worn by the officers. Both passengers have filed petitions for release, citing unconstitutional detention, and judges have ordered their release pending court review. The brother of the deceased has also requested his release, while federal agencies vow multiple investigations are underway. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bb983582ea3f1b4