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ICE releases witness in fatal Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting after federal judge’s order
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor, Sandy Torres , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Rojas Pliego was a witness to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents on July 7 in Magnolia Park.
A federal judge's order has led to the release of José Trinidad Rojas Pliego from the Montgomery Processing Center. Rojas Pliego was a witness to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents on July 7 in Magnolia Park. His family's attorney, Raed Gonzalez, confirmed the release.
Gonzalez noted that Rojas Pliego has no criminal record and this was his first encounter with federal agents. Further details about the incident and Rojas Pliego's release are available from the source. The release was made after the judge gave ICE a 48-hour deadline to free Rojas Pliego.
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Category: parks Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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