Two held in drive-by slaying of toddler

[Brian503a]

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Posted on Thu, Jun. 15, 2006

Two held in drive-by slaying of toddler

By BILL MILLER
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

Two men have been arrested in the murder of an 18-month-old girl in a drive-by shooting at her family's home in Farmers Branch.

Lorenzo Conejo and David Macias face capital murder charges in the May death of Eva Gallegos, according to NBC 5. Police said they are illegal immigrants and have been reported to immigration authorities.

Eva was fatally wounded as she slept in her bedroom of the single-story house in the 2600 block of Overland Street. Police have said that as many as 13 rounds were fired into the home.

Farmers Branch police were unavailable Thursday morning to discuss how the suspects were identified and arrested.

Eva's father, Jesus Gallegos, told NBC 5 that the suspects work with his brother. He added that he visited with them at a pool party Saturday without knowing that they were suspects in the case.

Late May 25, police responded to a report of shots fired at the Gallegos home. Witnesses told officers that someone in a red four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Sentra, had fired several shots.

One of the rounds hit Eva, police said.

She was taken to Children's Medical Center in Dallas, but trauma specialists could not save her.

Bill Miller, (817) 390-7684
wmiller@star-telegram.com

[Prolegal7]

Obviously anyone can become a victim when you have people who evolve from a culture of corruption. NO AMNESTY!!!!!