Houston just got rid of a police officer for dropping a racist rant on video. The Chief himself called the behavior 'disgusting,' so yeah, it was bad.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 10 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
Unknown, though an independent investigation would require city resources.
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and the broader immigrant community seeking accountability.
None identified by the speakers.
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More than 50 businesses across Houston's East End closed for a day as community members gathered at Hidalgo Park to demand accountability in Salgado's death .