Lorenzo Araujo
Coverage of Lorenzo Araujo in the Nexus archive.
- ICE agents involved in Maine shooting, lawmaker and local authorities confirm
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were involved in a fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, confirmed by local authorities and Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau. The incident occurred at the corner of Pool and Hill streets, with Biddeford Police Department responding to the scene. A witness reported seeing ICE agents surrounding a white sedan and hearing gunshots, while protests and political criticism followed the event.
- Vigil held in Charlotte for man who was shot, killed by federal agents in Houston
A vigil was held in Charlotte for Lorenzo Araujo, a man shot and killed by federal agents in Houston during a traffic stop. Immigration officials claim self-defense after Araujo allegedly rammed their vehicle, while three detained men dispute this account. Houston city leaders criticize the lack of information from federal authorities, and the county’s district attorney seeks access to the van involved.