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Federal government appeals release of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Jaewon Jung , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The shooting occurred on July 7, and Rojas Pliego's release is a recent development in the case.
A key witness to a deadly shooting in Magnolia Park has been released from ICE custody. The witness, José Trinidad Rojas Pliego, was held for more than three weeks after the incident. He was inside a van when ICE agents opened fire, killing the driver, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
The federal government is appealing the judge's order to release Rojas Pliego. After his release, he visited a memorial for Salgado Araujo near the site of the shooting on Canal Street. Further details about the incident and the appeal are available from the source.
The shooting occurred on July 7, and Rojas Pliego's release is a recent development in the case.
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Category: parks Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A key witness to a deadly shooting in Magnolia Park has been released from ICE custody. The witness, José Trinidad Rojas Pliego, was held for more than three weeks after the incident. He was inside a…
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