Trump urges ICE to keep using traffic stops after deadly incidents

At least nine deaths have been linked to US President Trump's immigration enforcement operations since he took office. The latest incident occurred on July 13, 2026, in Biddeford, Maine, where an immigration agent fatally shot a driver during an attempted arrest. Authorities stated the driver used his vehicle against officers, but witnesses have challenged this account. Other deaths have occurred during immigration raids and traffic stops, including the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, on July 7, and Ruben Ray Martinez in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. In Minneapolis, a US citizen, Alex Pretti, was shot by a Border Patrol officer during a protest against immigration operations on January 24. In several cases, witness accounts and video evidence have contradicted official government versions of events, though no immigration officers have been charged. Mexico has requested criminal investigations into the deaths of its citizens in these operations.

Calls are mounting to remove US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from American streets following the fatal shootings of two men, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, within a week. Both individuals were reportedly not the intended targets of the enforcement actions. Advocacy groups have described the killings as extrajudicial. In Texas, Salgado Araujo was pursued by agents during a surveillance operation, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged he "weaponized his vehicle," a claim disputed by witnesses. In Maine, Durán Guerrero was killed when agents attempted to stop his vehicle, with DHS stating the officer discharged his weapon out of fear for public safety, though witnesses and his family dispute aspects of this account. Civil rights groups and elected officials are demanding independent investigations and the removal of ICE from communities.

A 26-year-old Colombian national, authorized to work in the U.S., was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026. According to the Department of Homeland Security, agents were conducting surveillance and attempted to stop a vehicle, with the driver allegedly trying to flee and use the vehicle as a weapon. Maine's attorney general stated preliminary evidence suggests the driver was fleeing towards the agent. The incident occurred during an increased ICE enforcement period, with over 60 people reportedly dying in ICE shootings or detention since Donald Trump returned to power. The shooting has drawn renewed scrutiny to ICE's aggressive tactics and the rising death toll in immigration detention facilities. Investigations are underway by Maine's attorney general, the DHS Office of Inspector General, and the FBI.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has suspended vehicle stops for immigration enforcement following two fatal shootings by agents within six days. The policy change occurred after an ICE officer fatally shot a driver in Biddeford, Maine, one day prior. This incident followed a similar shooting in Texas. The Department of Homeland Security stated the Maine officer fired when the driver attempted to flee, citing fears for public safety. ICE policy permits deadly force only when there is an imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, not solely to prevent an escape. The exact circumstances and justification for the use of deadly force in these incidents remain unclear, with no public video of the Maine shooting available.

Mexico has initiated legal action in the United States concerning the deaths of 17 of its citizens who died in U.S. immigration custody or during enforcement operations. The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that complaints are being filed with state prosecutors, and cease-and-desist letters have been sent to detention centers, including Adelanto in California. These actions aim to address alleged issues such as delays in medical care and detention policies that may have contributed to the fatalities. Mexico also plans to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice and has requested the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate the deaths. These measures follow recent incidents, including the fatal shooting of a Mexican citizen by an ICE agent.

Minnesota prosecutors have received previously withheld evidence concerning the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, which occurred earlier this year during protests against a federal immigration crackdown. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stated that federal partners provided hard drives containing this material, including Good's car, statements, and body-camera video. Renée Good, an unarmed US citizen, was killed by an ICE agent on January 7 in Minneapolis, and Alex Pretti, a nurse, was shot and killed by CBP officials on January 24. The acquisition of this evidence, which has been a priority for Moriarty and demanded by the community, is now allowing state authorities to analyze it in conjunction with existing information to gain clarity on these deaths. The article also mentions the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, for which a federal officer was charged in May.

A 28-year-old man died in St. Augustine, Florida, after being struck by a semi-truck while fleeing from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. The incident occurred Tuesday morning when HSI agents encountered four men in a convenience store parking lot. One man ran into a busy road and was hit by a truck, sustaining fatal injuries. This marks the third death in one week linked to immigration enforcement operations, following two shootings in Texas and Maine. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and details regarding the other three men are unclear.

A person was killed in a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine. The incident occurred recently, following another ICE shooting in Texas days prior. Maine House of Representatives Speaker Ryan Fecteau confirmed the shooting and stated that state and federal agencies, including the FBI, are investigating. Few details have been released, but U.S. Congressional Representative Chellie Pingree expressed concern and called for answers regarding the circumstances of the shooting and ICE's presence in Maine. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not yet commented.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old builder, was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston on Tuesday. According to his family and witnesses, Salgado Araujo was driving his construction crew to a job site when federal agents in unmarked vehicles pursued him. ICE claims an officer fired in self-defense after Salgado Araujo rammed an ICE vehicle, but has provided no evidence. His family states he was close to obtaining legal status and disputes ICE's account, suggesting he may have been scared by the unmarked vehicles. Democratic members of Congress have called for an independent investigation, with one stating his "blood is on Donald Trump's hands." Salgado Araujo had lived in the U.S. for over 30 years, raising three sons who attended college.

A review of public reports indicates that ten people have been fatally shot by federal immigration officials since the start of the second Trump administration. The latest incident involved the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by ICE officers during a "targeted enforcement operation." His family and civil rights groups are calling for an independent investigation, disputing the Department of Homeland Security's claim that Salgado "weaponized" his vehicle. This brings the total number of deaths in ICE custody to 21 this year alone, raising concerns about increased violence and deaths linked to the administration's immigration policies. In several similar cases, official accounts of victims using vehicles against officers have been later contradicted by evidence.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government will request US prosecutors to open criminal investigations into the deaths of Mexican citizens during immigration enforcement operations. This marks Mexico's strongest response to fatalities linked to US immigration crackdowns. The decision follows the recent killing of a Mexican national by an ICE agent in Houston. Mexico considers some of these deaths homicides or human rights violations and plans to file formal complaints with both state and federal prosecutors in the US. Additionally, Mexico intends to file civil lawsuits against private companies operating US immigration detention centers, citing a rise in deaths in ICE custody.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, in Houston. ICE stated that Salgado Araujo was targeted because he entered the U.S. without legal permission and rammed an ICE vehicle when officers attempted to stop him. His family disputes this, claiming he was close to obtaining legal status after 35 years in the U.S. and may have mistaken unmarked ICE vehicles for robbers. The family and civil rights activists are calling for an independent investigation, as ICE has not released video or further details. Salgado Araujo's death marks at least the eighth fatality during the current immigration enforcement campaign, with previous incidents also raising questions about official accounts. Mexico plans to file criminal charges in U.S. courts related to the deaths of its citizens during ICE operations.

A United States immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that officers were attempting to stop Salgado Araujo's vehicle during a targeted enforcement operation. ICE described Salgado Araujo as a Mexican national and "illegal alien" who allegedly ignored commands to stop, rammed an ICE vehicle, and attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle. Salgado Araujo's son told Telemundo Houston that his father was shot while looking for workers. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Salgado Araujo was targeted because he was living in the U.S. without legal permission. Surveillance footage showed a person on the ground surrounded by officers after the incident.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a motorist, identified as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, in Houston on Tuesday during an attempt to stop his vehicle. ICE stated that Salgado Araujo, described as a Mexican national and "illegal alien," attempted to evade arrest during a targeted enforcement operation. According to ICE, Salgado Araujo rammed an ICE vehicle, refused commands, and attempted to run over an officer, prompting the officer to fire his weapon in self-defense. Salgado Araujo was transported to a hospital where he died. His son told Telemundo Houston that his father was seeking workers at the time of the incident. Reuters could not immediately verify the man's immigration status or the shooting's circumstances.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a Mexican national, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, in Houston on Tuesday during an enforcement operation. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Araujo, who was living in the U.S. without legal permission, ignored commands to stop and attempted to ram an agent with his vehicle. The agent fired his weapon in self-defense, and Araujo's car struck an ICE vehicle. Araujo died at a hospital. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential assault on a federal law enforcement officer. U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia called for an independent and impartial investigation, emphasizing the need to preserve all evidence.

The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is demanding an investigation after he was fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Salgado Araujo's family states he had lived in the US for 35 years, was working towards legal status, and had no criminal record. The Department of Homeland Security claims Salgado Araujo attempted to ram an ICE agent, who then opened fire. The incident is the latest in a series of deaths during encounters with federal immigration officers under the Trump administration's mass deportation drive. Mexico's President has condemned the killing and is considering legal action.

A Mexican national, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. His family states he had no criminal convictions during his 35 years living in the U.S. and was driving a crew to a homebuilding site when the incident occurred. Federal officials claim their vehicle was rammed, but the family and U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia assert Salgado Araujo had no criminal record. The Department of Homeland Security stated ICE officers were targeting him for living in the U.S. without legal permission and that his vehicle struck an ICE vehicle. Salgado Araujo's son is demanding an independent investigation and criticized ICE's handling of previous cases. Civil rights groups are also calling for an independent probe and urging witnesses to come forward with video evidence.

The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant fatally shot by an ICE agent in Texas, is demanding an independent investigation into his death. Salgado, 52, was killed on his way to work, and his family learned of his death through news reports, not from officials. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims Salgado "weaponized his vehicle" against an ICE official, who then fired in self-defense. However, the family, civil rights groups, and elected officials question DHS's account, citing a pattern of alleged lack of transparency and misleading statements from the department. DHS states its inspector general and the FBI are investigating, but calls persist for a local, independent inquiry. Three co-workers in Salgado's van were arrested by ICE.

Mexico's government has stated that two US citizens killed in a car crash during an anti-narcotics operation in Chihuahua were not authorized to operate on Mexican territory. One individual entered as a visitor, and the other used a diplomatic passport, neither possessing formal accreditation for operational activities. US authorities have not confirmed reports identifying them as CIA agents. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced an investigation into potential violations of national security law, which requires federal authorization for foreign agents to operate in the country. The incident raises questions about US activities and Mexico's insistence on national sovereignty in international cooperation.

Two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials involved in combating drug cartels died in a car accident in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Sunday. The Mexican officials included the director of the state's investigation agency and an officer who were reportedly on an operation to destroy clandestine drug labs in Morelos. The U.S. embassy confirmed the deaths of the American officials, but details were not immediately released. Officials from both countries expressed condolences and reaffirmed their commitment to continuing the fight against cartels. The governor of Chihuahua honored the Mexican director, stating he died while working for the peace and security of the state.