Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Dallas Bridge Shooting: Illegal Immigrants Fire Guns
On New Year's Eve, three men were arrested for shooting guns from a busy bridge in Dallas, Texas.
The bridge was crowded with people watching fireworks.
Videos show the men firing AR-15-style rifles into the air, which is very dangerous.
Police found over 100 empty bullet cases.
Two of the men were charged with minor gun crimes, and one faces serious charges for shooting at a car with people inside.
All three men are not allowed to be in the country legally.
The bridge had turned into a popular spot to watch fireworks, but this incident made it a scary place.
Three illegal immigrants were arrested for firing AR-15-style rifles on a crowded Dallas bridge during New Year's Eve fireworks.
Videos show the men shooting into the air from vehicles and outside of them, creating a dangerous scene.
Over 100 shell casings were recovered from the bridge, indicating extensive gunfire.
Anthony Acevedo and Jose Sanchez were charged with misdemeanor firearm offenses, while Anderson Derce Lara faces six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
All three suspects are in custody, with Acevedo released on bond and the other two held on immigration detainers.
- Who
- Three illegal immigrants: Anthony Acevedo, Jose Sanchez, and Anderson Derce Lara
- What
- Recklessly firing assault-style rifles on a crowded Texas highway during a fireworks display
- When
- New Year's Eve
- Where
- Margaret McDermott Bridge over Interstate 30, Dallas, Texas
- Why
- The act posed a serious threat in a dense urban area filled with vehicles and spectators
- Location
- Margaret McDermott Bridge over Interstate 30, Dallas, Texas
- Date
- New Year's Eve
- Weapons Used
- AR-15-style rifles
- Shell Casings Recovered
- More than 100
- Suspects Arrested
- Anthony Acevedo, Jose Sanchez, Anderson Derce Lara
- Charges
- Misdemeanor firearm offenses, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Immigration Status
- All three suspects are illegal immigrants