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Family of man shot by trooper speaks to NEWSCHANNEL 5
Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Posted: 05:07 PM
An illegal immigrant was shot to death by a state trooper and his family wants to know why

MIGUEL ALEMAN, MEXICO – The family of an illegal immigrant wants to know why a state trooper shot and killed a suspected drunk driver.

Maria Magdalena Torres Flores wants to know why her husband was killed. Her husband was shot during a traffic stop over the weekend near Roma.

A state trooper suspected the man was drunk. The trooper says when he tried to pull the man over, he sped off and later jumped out of the car and took off on foot.

Investigators won’t give details but say Ismael Segura Mendez approached the trooper, who then fired a shot.

Mendez’s wife claims he ran and hid from the trooper, and then surrendered before he was shot.

Mendez leaves behind three children. We’re told he worked in the United States as a grass cutter and carpenter, usually earning about $45 a week for his family.

The Mexican government is calling for a complete investigation. We’re told the Mexican consulate has hired a lawyer for the family. They want answers quickly.

The trooper who shot Mendez is on administrative leave. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.