The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents involved in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston this week were not wearing body cameras, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News.
The development comes as the shooting continues to draw national attention. The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General is investigating the incident, and prosecutors in Houston are conducting a separate inquiry.
ICE stated that Araujo, a Mexican citizen authorities said was in the country illegally, was shot and killed Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to ram an ICE officer with his vehicle. The agency claims Araujo "weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer resulting in our officer firing his weapon in self-defense."
Araujo was struck and taken to a hospital, where he later died. Little video of the encounter has emerged publicly.
His family has disputed ICE's account of the shooting and called for the agency to release any available video evidence.
Several Democrats have called for an independent investigation and the immediate release of any footage. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated on X that "every single ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo must be investigated to the full extent of the law" and that "video footage of the killing must be released immediately."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also called for "real accountability" and reiterated his support for abolishing ICE.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to pursue "legal measures" following the shooting. When asked if the officers involved were wearing body cameras, the Department of Homeland Security referred Fox News to ICE's previous statement about the incident.