A man from El Salvador, accused of fatally shooting a Virginia woman during a carjacking over the weekend, was living in the United States without legal status, according to immigration officials.
Jose Aguilar-Martinez, 21, faces charges related to the tragic incident that caused the death of 54-year-old Melody Waldecker, a grandmother, as reported by FOX 5 DC.
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Jose Aguilar-Martinez, 21, the suspect in the murder of a Virginia woman during a carjacking, has been found to be living in the U.S. without legal status, according to immigration authorities. (Getty Images; Loudon County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 11:30 a.m. and found Waldecker deceased at the scene. Investigators confirmed that she was hit by her own vehicle while the suspect attempted to escape.
Aguilar-Martinez was located and apprehended approximately 45 minutes later. He was subsequently taken to a local hospital after exhibiting signs of an unrelated medical issue, as reported by the news outlet.
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A man from El Salvador with several arrests was detained by federal immigration authorities last month. (ICE)
According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Aguilar-Martinez entered the U.S. as a “gotaway” at an undisclosed date and place.
ICE has requested a detainer for him to ensure he is handed over to immigration officials upon his release from local custody.
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Some “sanctuary” cities and counties frequently disregard such requests, allowing undocumented immigrants charged with crimes to re-enter the community without consequence.
