The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are investigating after an ICE agent fatally shot longtime Houston resident Lorenzo Salgado Araujo early Tuesday morning. Local leaders are calling for an independent, transparent investigation.

The big picture: The shooting happened around 6:50am Tuesday after ICE agents stopped a vehicle and attempted to arrest Araujo as part of a "targeted enforcement operation," per the federal agency.

• DHS said in a statement that Araujo "weaponized his vehicle" and tried to "run over" an agent, who then fired his weapon in self-defense. Araujo was taken to a hospital, where he died after being shot at least once.

Driving the news: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a civil rights organization, local officials and activists are demanding an independent and transparent investigation.

• "We don't expect the truth from the Department of Justice or from the FBI. We expect a whitewash," LULAC CEO Juan Proaño said at a press conference yesterday morning.
• Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city is insisting on a "transparent, independent investigation," adding HPD was not involved.

What they're saying: "My father was a simple man, a family man ... He wanted nothing else in life but to provide for his wife and see his sons become great people," his eldest son, Ronaldo Salgado, said at the news conference. "He did not deserve to die."

• He said his father, a small business owner, had spent nearly 35 years in the U.S., working construction to support his wife and three sons.

What we know: Araujo was on his way to a construction job with three workers, including his brother, when he encountered ICE agents in unmarked vehicles near Wayside Drive and Canal Street, his son and LULAC representatives said at the press conference.

The latest: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed to respond to the killing with "legal measures."

Friction point: LULAC leaders drew comparisons to the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis earlier this year.

Between the lines: ICE officials said Araujo was living in the country without authorization. His family says he was in the process of obtaining a work permit.

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A few hundred people gathered yesterday evening near the spot where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed to mourn his death and protest ICE's actions in Houston.

The big picture: Houstonians marched with signs and chants of "ICE out of Houston," calling for justice in Araujo's killing while showing support for his family.

• Several Houston elected officials participated, including U.S. Rep. Al Green, U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee and Texas Rep. Gene Wu.

What they're saying: "My family was very close friends with him, so it made me feel really, really sad that this happened to him," Nanci Flores tells Axios. She said her parents grew up and went to school in Mexico with Araujo. "It's all overwhelming."

• Vanessa Arias brought flowers to the vigil "as a sign of respect for him and his family." She says, "It could have been my father, it could have been my grandfather, it could have been anyone's father, anyone's son."
• Gabriella Rodriguez marched with her young son to stand up against the injustices. "It brings tears to my eyes. But I'm glad there are so many different people here in solidarity."

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Walmart drone delivery is expanding to more Houston neighborhoods.

Why it matters: Faster delivery is becoming a competitive edge, with drone company Wing and Walmart betting shoppers will trade traffic for small deliveries in minutes.

The big picture: Wing and Walmart added eight drone delivery hubs across the Houston area, more than doubling their local network since launching the partnership in January.

Zoom in: New drone delivery locations include stores in Tomball Parkway, Highway 6 South, New Caney, two in Spring, Northwest Freeway, East Freeway and FM 1960 West.

• There are now 13 locations.

How it works: Customers in eligible areas can order through the Walmart app, Walmart.com or the Wing app. Drone delivery is free for Walmart+ members, and $20 for nonmembers.

• Wing says its drones fly up to 60 mph, with most deliveries reaching customers in under five minutes before lowering packages to the ground by tether.
• Wing drones need an area about the size of a picnic blanket that's clear of bushes, trees and other overhead obstacles.
• Customers can check whether their address is eligible at Wing's Walmart drone delivery page.

🎶 Enjoy classical music by the Houston Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theater Friday and Saturday evening.

• 8:30pm. Free, tickets required.

🎨 Explore artists' studios at Sawyer Yards on Saturday.

• Noon-5pm. Free.

⚽️ Watch Norway vs. England and Argentina vs. Switzerland at Fan Festival on Saturday.

• Free. 2:30-10pm.

📔 Hang out and junk journal at Jungman Neighborhood Library.

• 11am-1pm Saturday.

🎧 Partake in Zumba for free at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

• 11am-noon on Sunday.