Ruby Powers

“A search warrant does not equate to guilt. An unidentified substance is not a confirmed narcotic. We are requesting that the substance testing be expedited so that their names can be cleared. But no test result, whatever it ultimately shows, will change the fact that deadly force was used against Lorenzo. You cannot shoot first and ask questions later,”

Ruby Powers · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-15

Powers said a search warrant does not equate to guilt and called for substance testing to be expedited so the men's names could be cleared.

“is paired with lemon and water as a homemade electrolyte mix used by outdoor workers in extreme Texas heat,”

Ruby Powers · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-15

Powers explained the salt is used as a homemade electrolyte mix by outdoor workers in extreme Texas heat.

“After consulting with my client and his family, our understanding is that this (substance) was granulated salt,”

Ruby Powers · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-15

Attorney Ruby Powers said in a release that the substance found in the van was granulated salt.