Three illegal aliens were recently arrested for gunfire incidents on Texas freeways, raising serious concerns about public safety and law enforcement effectiveness. The incidents involved a blatant disregard for human life as the suspects fired at a family during a road rage confrontation and filmed the acts, sharing the footage on social media.

On New Year’s Eve, two men, Anthony Acevedo, 20, and Jose Alarcon-Sanchez, 18, were captured on video firing weapons from the Margaret McDermott Bridge in Dallas. The investigation unfolded after social media footage depicting their reckless behavior went viral. This raised alarm not only among local authorities but also within the community. Evidence from the scene included more than 100 shell casings, highlighting the severity of their actions.

It is worth noting the previous offenses of one of the suspects. Alarcon-Sanchez had been arrested just hours earlier in a separate gun-related incident—a troubling pattern that raises questions about how swiftly and effectively justice is administered. Alarcon-Sanchez remains in custody, held on an immigration hold, while Acevedo has managed to secure his release on bond.

The community rightfully expects accountability in situations like this, especially when children’s lives are endangered. The charges of discharging a firearm in certain municipalities, classified as a Class A misdemeanor, seem insufficient given the potential tragedy averted in this case. Road rage incidents, especially those involving firearms, pose a unique danger on our highways, contributing not only to existing concerns about crime but also to fears of escalating violence.

Law enforcement’s ability to address these threats is critical. As these incidents unfold, calls for stricter consequences for such reckless behavior may grow louder. This is a stark reminder of the gripping reality that the presence of illegal aliens involved in crimes disrupts the sense of safety that communities strive to maintain. The landscape of public safety is changing, and these events demand immediate and effective responses from both law enforcement and the justice system.