Illegal immigrants charged with capital murder after tragic Dallas shooting
In a disturbing incident that has gripped Dallas, Texas, two undocumented immigrants have been charged with capital murder following a shooting that resulted in the death of an unborn child. The tragic event unfolded after a heated argument outside a local 7-Eleven, leaving a 17-year-old pregnant girl injured but alive, while her unborn baby was fatally struck by gunfire.
The Department of Homeland Security delivered a harsh statement in response to the charges. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis condemned the actions of the accused, stating, “These individuals committed an atrocious act by shooting multiple people, leading to the death of an unborn child. They now face serious charges, including homicide and aggravated assault. Such a heinous crime underscores that these criminal illegal aliens should never have been in our country.”
Bis expressed relief that Dallas law enforcement collaborates with ICE, which will aid in ensuring these individuals are held accountable and prevented from causing further harm within the community.
Among those charged is 17-year-old Yeremy Alexander Zapata Aleman, whose arrest for capital murder was confirmed on May 3, 2026, as documented by the Dallas County Jail. The community now awaits justice for the senseless loss of life and the impact of this violent act.
Yeremy Alexander Zapata Aleman, 17, was arrested for capital murder, with his mugshot taken on May 3, 2026. (Dallas County Jail via KDFW)
Yeremy Alexander Zapata Aleman, 17, of Honduras, and Keyner Ariel Calero Jiron, 20, of Nicaragua, who both crossed the border illegally, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), are accused of the murder after an argument in a 7-Eleven parking lot led to a drive-by shooting and later a police chase, KDFW reported.
The incident occurred May 3, around 12:40 a.m.
The pregnant teen was riding with another person who confronted Zapata Aleman and Calero Jiron from a vehicle before leaving the 7-Eleven. The victims reported that, shortly thereafter, the two suspects followed them from the parking lot.
Keyner Ariel Calero Jiron, 20, was arrested for capital murder, with his mugshot taken on May 3, 2026. (Dallas County Jail via KDFW)
Calero Jiron was allegedly driving the car when the shots rang out, striking the victim and her unborn child. Another vehicle was also struck by gunfire, but the driver was uninjured.
When the victim, who was 22 weeks pregnant, told police she was carrying a child, she was taken to nearby Baylor Hospital where a cesarean section was performed. The baby did not survive.
Police later located Calero Jiron’s vehicle and say he led them on a pursuit, eventually crashing.
Police said they found cocaine and MDMA in the car.
Yeremy Alexander Zapata Aleman, 17, of Honduras, and Keyner Ariel Calero Jiron, 20, of Nicaragua, both crossed the border illegally, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (iStock)
Along with the murder charges, both suspects were charged with five counts of felony aggravated assault and one count of cocaine possession.
Calero Jiron was also charged with one count of unlawfully carrying a weapon.