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Family demands an independent probe after ICE officer fatally shoots a man in Houston
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Lekan Oyekanmi, Jack Brook And Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident are available from KSAT 12. A fatal shooting occurred in Houston, involving a man from Mexico and an ICE officer.
A fatal shooting occurred in Houston, involving a man from Mexico and an ICE officer. The man had lived in the US for decades without any criminal record. His family is seeking an independent investigation into the incident.
The man was on his way to a work site when the shooting happened. He was working to obtain legal status in the US. His son believes he may have been frightened by the unmarked vehicles.
Further details about the incident are available from KSAT 12. The family and a Texas congresswoman are speaking out about the man's death, seeking answers and justice.
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Category: local Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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