An illegal immigrant accused of driving under the influence and killing two young boys in South Carolina is now the subject of an immigration detainer, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday.
Eri Otoniel Roblero Perez, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, allegedly veered off a road and hit Dereon James Robinson, 12, and Mikhail-Lee Smith, 9, who were riding their bikes on a sidewalk, FOX Carolina court hearing she was walking behind the children when the crash happened and was "almost hit" herself, WYFF my own brother who looked up to me on his own birthday."
DHS confirmed Perez entered the country illegally at an unknown date and time.
"This criminal illegal alien from Mexico had no business being in our country, and now two boys are dead because he decided to drive under the influence," said DHS acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.
"Dereon Robinson and Mikhail-Lee Smith should still be with us today," she continued. "Our prayers are with Dereon Robinson’s and Mikhail-Lee Smith’s families."
Perez is being held at the Spartanburg County Detention Center and has been denied bond.