More than a thousand people protested in Houston after a Mexican citizen was fatally shot by an ICE officer.

More than a thousand protesters marched on Wednesday in Houston, demanding an independent investigation after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican citizen, was fatally shot by an ICE officer.

The incident occurred near the victim's workplace, sparking outrage within the local community. The protesters, many waving Mexican flags, chanted messages against deportation operations. Salgado, who had been living illegally in the U.S. for 35 years, was close to obtaining legal resident status.

ICE stated that the officer acted in legitimate self-defense, but the victim's family and supporters are calling for a thorough investigation. The incident has raised the number of people fatally shot in immigration operations to six since January 2025. Reactions have been strong, including from local officials and the Mexican president, who announced legal measures.

The protests highlight the growing tensions related to immigration policies and law enforcement in the United States.