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Telegraph
2 days ago
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Texas governor threatens illegal migrants with death penalty after fatal hit and run
Two illegal migrants suspected of killing a US soldier in a jet ski crash over memorial day weekend have been threatened with the death penalty. Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, threatened the pair with the death penalty after they were arrested on suspicion of taking part in a jet ski hit and run that killed a US air force recruit. 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your death penalty,' the Republican captioned a news reel of the incident on X. Ava Lake, 18, died on Sunday after she was hit by a jet ski while out kayaking on Grapevine Lake, North Texas. Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and Maikel Perozo, both 21, were arrested on Tuesday following a standoff with law enforcement at their home near Dallas, Fox 4 reported. Ms Gonzelez was allegedly driving a jet ski with another woman when they crashed into Moore, after which she is accused of fleeing the scene with Mr Perozo in a blue Toyota Corolla, knocking into two other vehicles as they tried to get away. Both suspects then allegedly ran from the scene. The jet ski passenger remained at the scene where she was interviewed by police. Witnesses told law enforcement that the jet ski made several 'reckless' manoeuvres at high speed before crashing into Moore, who was in the process of steering away, according to an arrest warrant seen by Fox4. Bystanders allegedly tried to restrain the suspects before they got into their car escape. Ms Gonzalez, from Venezuela, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter, with her bond set at $500,000. Mr Perozo was also charged with an accident involving injury, and more charges are expected on Wednesday. Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, said that both suspects were in the country illegally, which the acting head of the ICE Dallas Field Office confirmed, according to reports. 'Ava Moore's senseless death was caused by an illegal alien who should have never been in our country in the first place,' Mr Paxton said. 'My heart breaks for Ava's family and friends, and my prayers are with them as they face this tragedy.' Tributes pour in Tributes have poured in for Moore, who had recently graduated from the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School and was set to commence basic training. On the day of the crash, she was visiting her parents in North Texas, Fox 4 reported. 'We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend – Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met,' US air force academy superintendent Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind said in a statement. 'Her constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team.' Ms Gonzalez is not currently charged with a capital offence and is therefore not eligible for the death penalty. Under Texas law, the death penalty only applies to certain capital felonies, defined as 'an individual intentionally or knowingly causing the death of an individual'.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Texas officials share details on fatal hit-and-run of Ava Moore
(NewsNation) — The family of a teen killed in a Jet Ski hit-and-run over Memorial Day Weekend emphasized forgiveness in a statement shared Wednesday. Ava Moore, 18, was reportedly hit by a Jet Ski going 'high rate of speed' while kayaking on Lake Grapevine near Dallas, Texas, on Sunday. Two people have been arrested in connection to her death. 'This is a difficult time for all involved, but also an opportunity for our beautiful girl to continue to impact our community,' the family said in a statement shared during a Wednesday press conference. Father says man tried to abduct his son near Ohio playground 'Out of this tragedy, God will make good — and that only can be accomplished through forgiveness,' the family continued. Moore was a recent U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School graduate, the school confirmed. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday announced two arrests in Moore's death: Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez and Maikel Coello Perozo, both 21. Gonzalez Gonzalez is accused of hitting and killing Moore with a Jet Ski and then fleeing with Coella Perozo in a vehicle, according to a release from Paxton. The pair hit two other vehicles while leaving the scene, police said on Wednesday. Gonzalez Gonzalez faces manslaughter charges, officials said Wednesday. A female passenger on the Jet Ski remained on the scene, according to the Grapevine Police Department. That person has not yet been identified. Paxton called Gonzalez Gonzalez, a Venezuelan national, an 'illegal alien who should have never been in our country in the first place.' He said the same of Coella Perozo. ICE Dallas Field Office acting Director Joshua Johnson confirmed that both are Venezuelan nationals who were arrested while trying to enter the country in '2023 or 2024,' and then released. Johnson said once the state is finished with charging the pair, they will face an immigration judge. Violent attacks rising as crypto holders targeted for Bitcoin keys The United States Air Force Academy posted its condolences on Facebook. 'We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend — Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met. Ava's constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team,' the statement read. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
