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Harris County court backs independent probe into ICE-involved fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado
Summary
Harris County Commissioners Court adopted a resolution supporting an independent criminal investigation into the July 7, 2026, fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado by ICE agents, citing concerns about federal withholding of evidence; the motion passed 3–1.
Harris County Commissioners Court voted to support an independent criminal investigation into the July 7, 2026, fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado.
The county judge read a resolution that called for a transparent review of the use of deadly force and criticized the Department of Homeland Security for "withholding the identities of the federal agents present at the scene and, refusing to share critical evidence." The resolution states that securing justice for Mr. Salgado requires "that the use of deadly force be subject to transparent independent review."
A motion to adopt the resolution was made and carried by a 3-to-1 vote after Commissioner Ellis moved the item and a colleague seconded it. Court minutes show the motion on item 217 passed by the recorded tally of 3–1. District Attorney Shauntier has initiated a parallel independent investigation, and the resolution affirms the court's support for that process.
Court members speaking in favor emphasized the need for accountability and interagency cooperation. One commissioner said the community deserves transparency and that the DA's independent probe should be supported by local officials.
The court did not direct any new county-level investigatory authority in the transcript; the resolution is a formal expression of support for the DA-led inquiry and a call for federal cooperation. The court moved on to other business following the vote.
