Police in Texas revealed that a man living in the United States illegally made a distress call to 911 while experiencing a drug-induced hallucination. In the call, he claimed that he was being targeted for murder and that his entire family had been killed. This man, identified as Homero Salinas, proceeded to shoot 30 rounds into his own home, causing his relatives to seek shelter.
Officers from the Ferris Police Department arrived at the scene in response to the alarming situation and determined that Salinas was the one responsible for the chaos.
Salinas had ingested cocaine and alcohol, leading to his hallucinations and subsequent violent actions. He discharged 30 shots, including multiple rounds aimed at the front of the house where his family resided.
“The fact that no lives were lost in this incident is a testament to the skill and discipline of our first responders,” Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said. “This morning, we are thanking God no one was injured and for His favor over all the officers involved.”
“But we cannot ignore what this situation reveals, someone without legal status, previously flagged by ICE, was still here and still able to access deadly weapons,” Williams added. “That’s not just a local issue, it’s a systemic failure.”
Salinas had been handled by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in 2013, at which time a detainer had been placed on him.
“We are a nation of laws. When someone who has already had a detainer placed by ICE is able to remain in the country, acquire firearms, and walk freely into a neighborhood with a gun, that’s a failure of enforcement,” said Deputy City Manager for Public Safety John DeLeon. This has nothing to do with politics. It has everything to do with protecting people.”
