Raleigh, N.C. — Hector Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday to 33 months in federal prison for the shooting at an off-duty Raleigh police officer in 2007.
Hernandez, an illegal immigrant who had previously been deported, was arrested July 19, 2007, after a shooting at El Deso nightclub at 7429 Capital Blvd. in Raleigh. The officer, who was working security for the club, observed shots being fired from a white van. When he pursued and pulled the van over, Hernandez fired towards the officer.
A handgun was recovered from the van, and Hernandez was arrested.
Illegal Immigrant Jailed for Shooting at Raleigh Officer
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March 5, 2008 5:07 p.m.
...good luck reporting ANYTHING to ICE. I got a Social Security Statement for a "Roberto Mendoza" (at my address) and I called SSA to find out why. They couldn't help me and told me to report it to ICE if I thought the guy might be an illegal immigrant and using someone's identity. I tried every which way possible to contact ICE and any other related departments, only to get put on hold and hear automated messages for a couple HOURS before finally getting cut off with no response and no contact with any real person. ICE is a joke! and so is this guy's sentence... ONLY 33 months for that!?!?!?
March 5, 2008 4:59 p.m.
Who's laws are these? MEXICO's!!!
March 5, 2008 4:35 p.m.
That argument is specious at best.
March 5, 2008 4:10 p.m.
"Put up a 12' wall with razor wire and armed guards on top all along the Rio Grande. PERIOD!!! God bless."
God bless who? I'm pretty sure the God followed by most of those who post on this board is not a huge fan of razor wire and armed guards. But, I suppose maintaining our high standard of living is the most important thing...
March 5, 2008 3:37 p.m.