Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Marine Veteran Paralyzed After Shooting by Illegal Immigrant
A Marine veteran was shot and paralyzed by an illegal immigrant in Texas.
The veteran, who served 14 years in the Marines, was working security at a sports bar when he confronted the man, who allegedly had a weapon.
The man, identified as Wilmer Vladmir Ortega Ruiz, shot the veteran multiple times.
The veteran is now paralyzed and unable to speak after multiple surgeries.
Ruiz had been arrested several times before, but charges were dropped or he failed to appear in court.
The family is upset with the district attorney, claiming that the lack of prosecution enabled this event.
A Marine veteran was shot and paralyzed in San Antonio.
The alleged shooter is an illegal immigrant named Wilmer Vladmir Ortega Ruiz.
The shooting happened outside El Patio Sports Bar at 12:30 am on Sunday.
Ortega Ruiz had been arrested four times before this incident.
The victim's family criticizes the District Attorney for not prosecuting the suspect.
- Who
- Jimmy Friesenhahn, a Marine veteran, was shot by Wilmer Vladmir Ortega Ruiz, an illegal immigrant.
- What
- A Marine veteran was shot and paralyzed after confronting an illegal immigrant allegedly carrying a weapon.
- When
- Sunday, at 12:30 am.
- Where
- Outside El Patio Sports Bar, San Antonio, Texas.
- Why
- Unclear from articles, but stemmed from a confrontation where the veteran tried to seize a weapon.
Family's Perspective
District Attorney's Office
Prosecution of Suspect
Family's Perspective
The District Attorney soft-peddled the charges against the suspect, contributing to the crime.
District Attorney's Office
The District Attorney handled the suspect appropriately
- Victim's Age
- 44
- Suspect's Age
- 29
- Victim's Marine Service Length
- 14 years
- Times Veteran Shot
- Three times
- Prior Arrests of Suspect
- Four
- Victim's Injuries
- Paralyzed, ruptured esophagus and vocal cords