Mexican Man Arrested for Alabama Shooting

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Authorities have arrested Alberto Martinez-Fidel in connection with a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Montgomery. Martinez is accused of inflicting serious injuries on a local resident by shooting him in the back and buttocks at close range with a handgun. While details about the victim remain scarce, police have confirmed the nature of the injuries sustained. Following his arrest, Martinez was booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility and charged with First Degree Assault. The court has set his bond at $30,000. This incident has raised concerns not only about public safety but also about Martinez's immigration status, as he is reported to be a Mexican national illegally residing in the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that a detainer was filed against Martinez after his arrest. An ICE spokesperson stated that Martinez, 46, was unlawfully present in the U.S. and had no prior immigration history on record. The detainer allows ICE to take custody of individuals arrested for criminal activities, ensuring they are held for up to 48 hours beyond their release time for potential deportation. The absence of any previous immigration encounters suggests that Martinez-Fidel may have entered the U.S. illegally, potentially contributing to the growing number of individuals known as "got-aways," which exceeds 800,000 according to U.S. Border Patrol reports over the past three years.