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Federal government asks judge to deny release of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Karys Belger , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Daniel Tirado Pantoja has been held for over a month after the incident involving an ICE operation.
A witness to a deadly shooting in Houston remains in ICE custody. Daniel Tirado Pantoja has been held for over a month after the incident involving an ICE operation. The federal government has requested that a judge deny his petition for release.
His attorneys are arguing that his continued detention is a violation of his rights. Further details on the case are available from local news sources, including the circumstances of the shooting and the legal arguments being presented.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A witness to a deadly shooting in Houston remains in ICE custody. Daniel Tirado Pantoja has been held for over a month after the incident involving an ICE operation. The federal government has…
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