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An ICE agent shot and killed a driver during a vehicle stop in Houston. The family is calling for an independent investigation into the fatal shooting.
An ICE agent shot and killed a driver during a vehicle stop in Houston. The family is demanding an independent investigation into the shooting, which means they don't trust ICE or local law enforcement to investigate their own.
Traffic stops account for a significant portion of police shootings. ICE agents conduct them as part of enforcement operations, but they're not always trained or equipped the same way patrol police are. The family's push for independent investigation reflects a common friction point: when the agency that did the shooting investigates the shooting, the appearance of fairness is already compromised.
The outcome of any independent investigation will determine whether this becomes a larger conversation about ICE traffic stop protocols or remains an individual incident.
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