Underscoring how dangerous the illegal invasion has become, a Marine Corps veteran now lies paralyzed and fighting for his life after being shot by an alien.
Most alarmingly, Wilmer Vladimir Ortega Ruiz had been arrested and released four times by authorities before the attack.
Despite being in the country illegally and repeatedly violating probation terms, the system allowed him to keep endangering Americans.
The tragic incident occurred outside El Patio Sports Bar in San Antonio, where 44-year-old Jimmy Friesenhahn was working as a security guard.
When Friesenhahn confronted Ortega Ruiz, who was carrying a firearm and refused to surrender it, a physical altercation broke out.
The illegal immigrant shot the Marine veteran twice in the chest and once in the neck.
While Friesenhahn’s bulletproof vest protected him from the chest shots, the neck wound caused catastrophic damage.
The veteran now suffers from a complete spinal injury, a ruptured esophagus, and severe vocal cord damage, leaving him paralyzed and in critical condition.
Ortega Ruiz’s criminal history in America began in October 2020 when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Instead of being deported, he was released on a personal recognizance bond. This pattern of catch-and-release continued through multiple arrests.
Ortega Ruiz repeatedly failed to appear in court and violated probation terms, yet faced no serious consequences until his assault on the U.S. veteran.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has now placed a detainer on Ortega Ruiz, who entered the United States illegally as a “gotaway” during the border crisis.
He currently faces charges of aggravated assault and remains in custody on a $200,000 bond.
The Friesenhahn family has publicly accused Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales of political motivations in handling the case.
They believe the Democrat DA is downplaying the severity of the crime and the immigration status of the perpetrator.
The case has added to the national debate about immigration policies and the failure of local authorities to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
This horrific attack exemplifies the real-world consequences of lax border policies and sanctuary city practices.
While Democrats defend an open border and criminal aliens, real Americans like Friesenhahn pay the price with their lives and livelihoods.
As the investigation continues, many are demanding justice for the veteran and accountability from the officials whose policies enabled this preventable tragedy.
