An immigration enforcement operation took a dramatic turn on Monday when a suspected MS-13 gang member, attempting a desperate escape, found himself precariously perched on the sign of a Houston-area business.
Marlon Odir Gomez Hernandez, a 29-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers after becoming stranded mid-climb.
Gomez was encountered during a targeted enforcement operation, but immediately tried to flee. His escape route involved running inside a ‘washateria,’ climbing through the ceiling panels to reach the roof, and then descending onto the business’s large street sign—where he was ultimately unable to move.
Gomez Hernandez’s criminal background includes a prior arrest in El Salvador on January 26, 2022, alongside six other suspected MS-13 gang members for aggravated extortion. His date of illegal entry into the U.S. is currently unknown…