Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare are set to hold a news conference Monday to discuss the independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
The news conference is scheduled for noon Monday, July 13, at the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis Administrative Building and Community Center, located at 2787 El Camino St.
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According to Ellis’ office, officials will discuss the importance of a thorough, transparent and independent investigation into Salgado Araujo’s death and Harris County’s role in supporting the investigation.
County leaders said they are committed to ensuring Salgado Araujo’s family, the Magnolia Park community, Harris County residents and the public receive answers about what happened during the July 7 operation.
Independent investigation underway
The news conference comes after investigators with the district attorney’s office returned to the scene of the shooting last week to gather evidence as part of that independent review.
The shooting happened during an ICE operation in east Houston. Federal authorities have said an agent opened fire during an attempted arrest after ICE says Salgado Araujo allegedly drove his vehicle toward officers. His family has disputed that account and has called for greater transparency, including the release of surveillance video and body camera footage.
The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled Salgado Araujo’s death a homicide, though that classification does not determine whether the shooting was criminal. It simply describes the cause and manner of how someone died.
KPRC 2 will livestream the news conference beginning at noon and provide updates as more information becomes available.