Pleas of surviving relatives: His son, Ronaldo Salgado, publicly mourned his father’s death and described him as “a hardworking Mexican man” who had spent decades supporting his family through construction work. He stated that his father “did not deserve this” and asked for privacy for the grieving family. Family members, together with organizations such as League of United Latin American Citizens, called for a full, transparent, and independent investigation into the shooting. Relatives and advocates requested that all available surveillance footage, body camera recordings, communications, and other evidence be preserved and released to establish exactly what occurred during the encounter. They also sought accountability and justice if wrongdoing is found during the investigation.