Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a Mexican citizen, was shot and killed Tuesday in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood while he was being pursued by ICE, according to Chronicle reports.
LULAC had launched the GoFundMe page for Araujo Wednesday morning with a starting goal of $25,000. According to the page, Salgado was a husband, father of three boys and a small-business owner.
“Lorenzo built his life the honest way: with early mornings, long hours, and his own two hands,” the page reads. “He ran his own construction business, building, with real work and real skill, the kind of life he wanted for his family. He was known for his work ethic, his fairness, and his willingness to help anyone who needed it.”
Since the shooting, Houston leaders have called for transparency as investigations into the case proceed.
“The fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent during an operation in Houston’s East End this morning is deeply concerning,” Houston City Council member Alejandra Salinas said in a statement. “The use of deadly force demands full scrutiny and transparency.”