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Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Texas Tribune, Lomi Kriel , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident took place in Laredo, resulting in the loss of a 63-year-old man's life.
A death occurred at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. The incident took place in Laredo, resulting in the loss of a 63-year-old man's life. This event is part of a larger trend of fatalities in ICE custody.
The total number of deaths in Texas ICE detention centers has risen, with this being at least the fifth such incident this year. Nationwide, the number of fatalities has also increased, reaching a record pace. Further information about this incident can be found through KPRC 2, including a notification that provides more details about the death in Laredo.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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