Request to Detain Suspect in Teen Murder
The Department of Homeland Security has asked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an undocumented immigrant linked to the murder of a 15-year-old boy, who reportedly pleaded for his life before the fatal incident.
Authorities suspect Yefry Arcaga-Ervir, a Honduran national, along with accomplices, deceived Miles Young into thinking he was going to meet a girl. Reports indicate that Arcaga-Elvia blocked Young’s vehicle, pursued him on foot, and shot him in the chest with a handgun.
Witnesses stated Young’s last words were, “I just don’t want to die.”
Acting Assistant Attorney General Lauren Biss commented on the case, expressing outrage that Young was “lured to his death” and that the suspect, an undocumented immigrant, reportedly boasted about the crime.
“This animal was released into our country by the Obama administration. ICE has filed an arrest warrant requesting that he not be released back into our communities,” Biss added.
DHS noted that a probable cause affidavit indicated that Arcaga-Elvia had allegedly made a call boasting about Young’s murder.
Apparently, Arcaga-Elvia was previously arrested in Texas in 2015 for being with a minor but was allowed to remain in the country following the previous administration’s policies.
Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri expressed his views on the situation, stating that Arcaga-Elvia “should never have been in Missouri in the first place.” He stressed the need for full prosecution and advocated for the deportation of criminal undocumented immigrants to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Court documents have emerged suggesting that the attack on Young was premeditated. Reports indicate the suspects used two vehicles to corner him and track his movements prior to the attack.
In the aftermath of Young’s death, a fundraising page was created to help his family cope with their loss, sharing reflections on his character. His family described him as a “caring, loving and kind 15-year-old” who lit up the lives of those around him, adding that “parents should never have to live long to bury their children.”
Missouri state law currently promotes cooperation with federal immigration authorities and prohibits policies that might hinder these interactions.
Attempts to reach Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe for comment were not successful by the time of publication.
