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Houston Mayor Launches City-Level Probe

Updated 2026-07-11 16:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced the city will conduct its own investigation into a deadly ICE shooting incident. The mayor emphasized the need for an independent probe, following federal inaction.

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Houston mayor says city launching its own probe into deadly ICE shooting

Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said Friday that his office “will not rest” until there is a “thorough and independent” investigation into the deadly shooting of a 52-year-old Mexican national by a federal officer, vowing to move forward with a city-level probe on the latest fatal encounter during t

2026-07-11 15:55 UTC