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In an exclusive report, Fox News has revealed that the Department of Homeland Security has issued an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer for an undocumented immigrant implicated in the tragic murder of a 15-year-old boy. The young victim is said to have pleaded for his life before his untimely death.
Yefry Archaga-Elvir, originating from Honduras, along with additional suspects, allegedly deceived Miles Young into thinking he was going to a meeting with a girl. According to DHS, a prosecutor in the case recounted how Archaga-Elvir obstructed Young’s car and pursued him on foot, ultimately shooting him in the chest with a handgun.
Witnesses reportedly heard the heartbreaking final plea from Young, “I just don’t want to die.”
Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis commented, “Miles Young was tricked into meeting an untimely death under the guise of a rendezvous. Unfortunately, he was met with a ruthless attack by this undocumented individual who later boasted about the crime.”
This tragic incident occurred in March 2026 in Missouri, where 15-year-old Miles Young fell victim to a calculated ambush. Authorities have identified Yefry Archaga as a suspect in this case.
“This animal was released into our country by the Obama administration. ICE lodged an arrest detainer requesting Missouri not release this depraved killer from jail into American neighborhoods,” Bis added.
According to DHS, a probable cause affidavit revealed Archaga-Elvir allegedly made a “braggadocios” phone call regarding the killing of Young.
The department says Archaga-Elvir was arrested in Texas as an accompanied minor in 2015, but he was released by the Obama administration.
A federal agent monitors the scene as anti-ICE agitators gather near the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., also weighed in on the arrest and ICE detainer lodged for the suspect, saying Archaga-Elvir should have never “been in Missouri in the first place.”
“A child in my home state of Missouri was ambushed and murdered by an illegal alien,” Hawley told Fox News Digital. “Miles Young begged for his life. The criminal never should have been in Missouri in the first place.”
“He must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and all criminal illegal aliens must be deported so this tragedy never happens again,” Hawley added.
Court documents obtained by KY3 show alleged premeditation prior to Young’s death.
The suspects used two vehicles to block Young from escape, and tracked his location before carrying out the attack.
Miles Young, 15, pictured with family members before his death in a Missouri ambush killing. (GoFundMe)
A fundraising page was set up for Young following his death, where his family grieved their loss in a post.
“Miles was a compassionate, loving, and kind 15-year-old who brought light to everyone around him,” his family wrote. “He was a big brother, a son, a grandson, and a friend… full of life and always showed care for others.”
“No parent should ever have to outlive and bury their child,” the statement continued.
Unlike many “sanctuary” states and jurisdictions, Missouri law RSMo § 67.307 promotes cooperation with federal immigration officials, and prevents the state from adopting policies that block or limit interaction with ICE or related agencies.
Fox News Digital reached out to Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, but did not receive a response in time for publication.