ICE Arrests MS-13 Gang Member in California Wanted for Murder in El Salvador

This gang member was previously released by California sanctuary politicians from jail following an arrest for assault with a deadly weapon

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador and MS-13 gang member who is wanted for murder in his home country in San Diego, California.

On March 26, ICE arrested David Antonio Aviles Perez, who has an international warrant for aggravated murder in El Salvador. His criminal history also includes an arrest in 2023 in California for assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and petty theft. California’s sanctuary politicians RELEASED this gang member back into California neighborhoods.

“ICE arrested this dangerous criminal illegal alien and MS-13 gang member wanted in El Salvador for murder,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “Gavin Newsom’s sanctuary policies allowed this gang member to be released from jail after his arrest for assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and petty theft. Releasing this gang member back into California neighborhoods put American lives at risk. Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Mullin, this murderer is off our streets and will soon be out of our country.” 

Aviles Perez entered the country at an unknown date and location. This criminal gang member will remain in custody pending removal.

Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.

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