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Mexican man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not the target of operation, lawmaker says
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Rebecca Santana And Jack Brook, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
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Key points The man, a homebuilder, had lived in the US for over 35 years and had no criminal record. A fatal shooting occurred in a Houston neighborhood, involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
A fatal shooting occurred in a Houston neighborhood, involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. The victim, a Mexican man, was not the target of the operation, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
The congressman stated that ICE confirmed this information. The man, a homebuilder, had lived in the US for over 35 years and had no criminal record. His family reported he was close to obtaining legal status.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including comments from Rep. Garcia and information about the victim's background.
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Category: News Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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