Law Enforcement Officers Disgusted After Alleged Killing of Air Force Recruit by Illegal Alien: "There Will Be Others"

Advocates representing police officers and border patrol agents have sharply criticized current immigration policies following the tragic killing of Air Force recruit Ava Moore, allegedly at the hands of an individual in the country illegally. The incident has reignited a contentious debate over border security and the role of law enforcement in preventing similar tragedies in the future.

Joe Gamaldi, national vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police, voiced his outrage upon learning that Moore, an 18-year-old Texas native on the verge of starting cadet training at the United States Air Force Academy, was killed by someone who, as he put it, “shouldn’t have been in the United States in the first place.” He questioned how many more cases would be necessary before significant policy changes are enacted, emphasizing the trauma suffered by victims’ families and entire communities. “How many people have to die before the other side says enough?” he demanded.

Moore, remembered as a standout basketball player and an aspiring four-star general, was struck and killed while riding a jet ski on Lake Grapevine in Texas. Authorities arrested Daikerlyn Alejandraa Gonzalez-Gonzalez, age 22, who is now charged with second-degree manslaughter—a felony offense. Another individual, Maikel Coello Perozo, age 21, allegedly assisted in her escape and is facing misdemeanor charges related to fleeing the scene and hindering apprehension. Both individuals were later identified by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement as illegal aliens from Venezuela, with law enforcement reportedly discovering packed suitcases at their residence at the time of the arrest.

The case has fueled broader criticism of perceived “open border” policies, with Gamaldi expressing frustration at both policymakers and members of the judiciary whom he accused of blocking past efforts to enforce stricter immigration laws. “They're a disgrace to this country, a disgrace to the robes they wear, and they should resign in shame for what they are doing, politicizing this issue,” he said, calling for action to remove such judges from the bench.

Art Del Cueto, vice president of the National Border Patrol Council, echoed those sentiments, warning that the problem is ongoing. “Another senseless death,” he said. “Unfortunately, there will be others—we don’t know how many people are in the country illegally. In this case, it was somebody that should not have been in the country to begin with. Too many politicians continue to put obstacles in front of law enforcement doing their job.”

The tragedy involving Moore comes amid a series of other high-profile cases in which individuals in the U.S. illegally have been accused or convicted of violent crimes against American citizens. These include the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley in Georgia and the killing of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Texas, both allegedly committed by Venezuelan nationals residing in the country illegally, as well as the slaying of New Jersey mother Rachel Morin by a Salvadoran illegal immigrant. Each case has added to growing calls for more rigorous border controls and high-profile enforcement measures.

Officials who previously served in the Department of Homeland Security also weighed in, labeling Moore’s death as “100 percent preventable” and stressing that the suspects had entered the U.S. illegally in 2023 before being released into the country’s interior. “The previous administration’s open border policies have cost too many Americans their lives,” read a statement shared online, promising that future administrations would prioritize the safety of American citizens and support the families affected by such crimes.

As investigations into Moore’s death continue, the episode has become a flashpoint in the ongoing national debate over immigration policy—placing renewed scrutiny on border enforcement practices, judicial decisions, and political leadership in Washington. The victim’s family and supporters hope that her story will serve as a wake-up call to policymakers and lead to reforms aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future.