HOUSTON, Texas (KBTX) – Local and state leaders say they are frustrated over a lack of cooperation from federal authorities following the shooting death of a man by an ICE officer last Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was shot and killed by a federal agent during a traffic stop. Immigration officials said the agent shot Salgado Araujo after he allegedly rammed a law enforcement vehicle and refused to follow verbal commands. Witnesses have disputed that account.<\/p>\n
Three men detained during the operation have also contradicted the federal agent\u2019s account of what happened.<\/p>\n
A community vigil was held Saturday in Houston for Salgado Araujo. His sons spoke about their father during the gathering.<\/p>\n
\u201cHug your dad, hug your dad tight, hug him tight,\u201d said Ronaldo Salgado, one of Salgado Araujo\u2019s sons.<\/p>\n
Ronaldo also spoke about his father\u2019s legacy during the vigil.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery single one of my students will tell you that I\u2019m very proud of the fact that I\u2019m first gen American, that I\u2019m the first in my family to go to college,\u201d Ronaldo said.<\/p>\n
Investigation and evidence dispute<\/p>\n
Texas officials said federal authorities are not sharing key information about the case. Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said his office would ask a judge for access to the vehicle involved in the incident if federal authorities do not agree to share access to evidence.<\/p>\n
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has also expressed frustration with the lack of cooperation from the federal government.<\/p>\n
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