Accident – Death – Obituary News : Officials have announced that charges have been filed against an illegal Venezuelan migrant and alleged cartel member in connection with a drive-by shooting last month in the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, according to FOX 32.
**Suspect Identified as Gunman in Drive-By Shooting**
On Tuesday, Chicago Police and the U.S. Marshals Service revealed that Adelvis Carmona Rodriguez, 29, was identified as the gunman who allegedly shot at a 27-year-old woman during a drive-by shooting on Feb. 4. The victim sustained gunshot wounds throughout her body and was rushed to a local hospital where she was listed in critical condition.
**Charges Laid Against the Suspect**
The suspect, Rodriguez, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon. He was arrested on Feb. 26 by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, in coordination with Chicago police.
**Venezuelan Migrants Crossing the Border**
According to FOX 32, just over 830 Venezuelan migrants crossed the border in the fiscal year 2023, which ended on Sept. 30. Despite 335,000 Venezuelan citizens being encountered by border authorities, only a fraction of them attempted to cross the border.
**Increased Border Patrol Measures**
More than 201,000 individuals were apprehended by Border Patrol agents after illegally crossing into the U.S. The remaining individuals were encountered at ports of entry, including CBP One app paroles into the U.S.
**No Immediate Response from Authorities**
ERO Chicago, the Chicago Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment regarding the incident.
**Conclusion**
In a troubling incident, an illegal Venezuelan migrant has been charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Chicago. The victim, a 27-year-old woman, was left in critical condition after sustaining gunshot wounds. Authorities have identified the suspect as Adelvis Carmona Rodriguez, who now faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon. The incident sheds light on the challenges faced at the border and the ongoing efforts to maintain security..