The son of a Mexican national fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Houston on Tuesday is demanding an independent investigation into the incident. Ronaldo Salgado stated his father "did not deserve to die" and should not be remembered solely as a statistic.

ICE alleges that its officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Lorenzo Salgado Araujo around 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday. According to ICE, Araujo, who is alleged to be undocumented, did not comply with verbal commands. This marks the second ICE-involved shooting in less than a week.

The agency claims that Araujo "weaponized his vehicle" and attempted to run over an officer during the attempted stop. ICE stated that the officer then fired their weapon in self-defense. The driver was struck by gunfire and subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The FBI has taken over the investigation into the shooting. Ronaldo Salgado, joined by local officials and representatives from the League of United Latin American Citizens, expressed his deep heartbreak over his father's death, remembering him as a man who valued hard work, family, and education.

This incident follows a similar event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, six days prior, where an ICE officer discharged their weapon after a suspect allegedly used their car to flee. The suspect in that case remains at large.

Ronaldo Salgado emphasized his father's aspirations for his family in the United States, stating that his father "dedicated his life in the United States to giving his family the American dream" and instilled in his children the importance of education.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death has raised questions about the circumstances of the ICE stop and the use of deadly force. The involvement of the FBI is intended to ensure a thorough and impartial review of the events that led to the fatal shooting.

Further details regarding the investigation are expected as it progresses. The family's call for transparency and an independent review underscores the gravity of the situation and the community's desire for answers.