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GoFundMe raises over $360K for family of slain business owner Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
By Rachel Estrada at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
More than $292,000 has been raised to support the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old husband, father of three and small business owner who was killed, through a GoFundMe organized by the LULAC Institute.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The outpouring of support for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is a testament to the strong sense of community that exists in El Paso . As a small business owner, Araujo was likely an integral part of the local economy, and his loss will be felt by many. The fact that a GoFundMe campaign organized by the LULAC Institute has raised over $292,000 to support his family demonstrates the willingness of El Pasoans to come together in times of need. This show of support will help alleviate some of the financial burdens that Araujo's family may face in the wake of his passing, allowing them to focus on healing and moving forward. The response to this campaign also highlights the importance of community organizations like LULAC in providing support and resources to those affected by tragedy.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? More than $292,000 has been raised to support the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old husband, father of three and small business owner who was killed, through a GoFundMe organized by the LULAC Institute.
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