Texas migrant center car-ramming may have been unintentional, police report.

Tragedy Strikes as Car Plows into Crowd of Migrants in Brownsville, Texas

Law enforcement officers are investigating a deadly incident that occurred near Ozanam Center, a shelter for migrants and homeless in Brownsville, Texas. On May 7, 2023, a car ran into pedestrians, killing eight people and injuring at least 10 others.

Unintentional or Intentional?

The driver, George Alvarez, a 34-year-old, may have lost control after running a red light, according to Brownsville police chief Felix Sauceda. Authorities have not ruled out whether the crash was unintentional, and police are waiting on alcohol and toxicology reports on Alvarez.

Alvarez has an “extensive rap sheet,” according to NBC News. His criminal history includes two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a count of assault against an elderly or disabled person, four counts of assault causing bodily injury to a family member, and at least 11 other charges.

Migrants Continue to Enter the Country

The incident comes as thousands of migrants continue to enter the country each day ahead of this week’s expiration of Title 42, a pandemic-era rule that allows officers to turn migrants away at the border. The Biden administration is sending active-duty military personnel to the border to help process migrants before they are released into the country.

Victims Near Ozanam Center

The victims of the tragedy were near Ozanam Center, an aid center in Brownsville for migrants. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this senseless act of violence.

Let’s Keep the Victims in Our Thoughts

As we await more information on this tragedy, let’s keep the victims in our thoughts and hope for a swift resolution to this heartbreaking incident.

• Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this senseless act of violence.
• Let’s keep the victims in our thoughts and hope for a swift resolution to this heartbreaking incident.
• The Biden administration is sending active-duty military personnel to the border to help process migrants before they are released into the country.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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