Suspects in Deadly Texas Jet Ski Crash Were in Removal Proceedings

Deadly Jet Ski Crash and Arrests

• 💔 An 18-year-old Texas Air Force recruit, Ava Moore, was tragically killed while kayaking over Memorial Day weekend.
• 🚔 Authorities have arrested two suspects, identified as undocumented immigrants, in connection with the deadly jet ski crash.

Suspects' Immigration Status and Charges

• 🇻🇪 DHS states Durlin Alejandra Gonzalez, from Venezuela, was driving the jet ski that struck and killed Ava Moore.
• 🏃‍♂️ Gonzalez reportedly fled the scene with Michael Alexander Coello Perezo, subsequently hitting two vehicles.
• ⚖️ Gonzalez has been charged with felony manslaughter, while Perezo faces charges of hindering apprehension for allegedly helping her escape.
• 🗓️ Both Gonzalez and Perezo entered the U.S. separately in 2023 and were processed and released.

ICE Involvement and Removal Proceedings

• 📌 ICE has lodged detainers against both suspects, who are reportedly in removal proceedings.
• 🗣️ DHS Assistant Secretary Trisha Mclofflin stated that the tragedy was "100% preventable" and that the suspects should not have been in the country.

Victim's Background and Future Plans

• 🎖️ Ava Moore was a patriot who had just graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School on May 19th.
• 🏀 She had accepted an appointment to the Air Force Academy as part of the class of 2029 and was set to join the women's basketball team.