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4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 14, 2026
· 5 min read
By Nicole Chavez, CNN
(CNN) — In an uncanny echo of the recent past, a Mexican immigrant who had lived in Texas for 35 years and a second person halfway across the country in Maine were killed days apart in shootings at the hands of immigration agents.
While the shootings this month are still...
Key takeaway Alex Pretti Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who treated veterans, was shot and killed on January 24 by federal immigration agents.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The recent shootings by federal agents linked to President Trump's immigration crackdown have significant implications for the El Paso community. As a border city, El Paso is heavily impacted by immigration policies and enforcement actions. The fact that one of the individuals killed, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was a Mexican immigrant living in Texas, raises concerns about the potential for similar incidents to occur in El Paso. The city's residents, many of whom have family ties to Mexico, are likely to be affected by the increased immigration enforcement activities. Furthermore, the shootings highlight the need for transparency and accountability in the actions of federal agents in El Paso, particularly in light of the city's unique cultural and geographic context. As the investigation into these incidents continues, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how the city's leaders and law enforcement agencies respond to these tragic events.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? By Nicole Chavez, CNN
(CNN) — In an uncanny echo of the recent past, a Mexican immigrant who had lived in Texas for 35 years and a second person halfway across the country in Maine were killed days apart in shootings at the hands of immigration agents.
While the shootings this month are still...
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