The Tragic Incident on Lake Grapevine
In a harrowing turn of events this past Sunday, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, identified as Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, was apprehended following a fatal hit-and-run incident involving 18-year-old Ava Moore. The young woman was kayaking on Lake Grapevine, Texas, when she was struck and killed by Gonzalez’s jet ski.
Video footage captured on mobile devices showed Gonzalez fleeing the scene in a vehicle, allegedly aided by other Venezuelans. The male driver, also an illegal immigrant, was involved in a subsequent accident while attempting to escape and has also been arrested. (UPDATE: Booking photos can be found at the end of the article.)
Ava Moore had recently graduated from the Air Force Academy Preparatory School and was poised to join the Class of 2029 at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Tributes Pour in for Ava Moore
The Air Force Academy released a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of Cadet Candidate Ava Moore:
Today, we mourn the loss of Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, 18, who was killed while kayaking on Lake Grapevine, Texas.
Ava graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School on May 19, 2025, and had accepted an appointment to join the Academy as a member of the Class of 2029.
“We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend – Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met. Ava’s constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team. Our team is focused on providing support to Ava’s family, her Prep School Squadron, the Prep School Women’s Basketball team, and the entire Academy family.” – Academy Superintendent Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind.
A full complement of support services, including Academy chaplains, mental health professionals, leaders, and others, is in place to provide support.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ava’s family, friends, and loved ones.
Ava, may you find blue skies and tailwinds as you rest forever in peace.
#NeverForgotten #Preppies4Life
Viral Footage and Arrests
Footage circulating on social media depicts Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez fleeing the scene:
The criminal illegal alien trash who murdered an innocent American woman yesterday in Grapevine, Texas. This illegal alien Venezuelan struck the young American woman (who was on a kayak) with a jet ski and fled the scene. Here she is being taken in to hiding by other Venezuelans.… pic.twitter.com/3zAccDbk1I
— Anthony Aguero Live (@AnthonyAguero_) May 27, 2025
Additionally, a photo has emerged showing Gonzalez being apprehended by Texas Game Wardens:
@TexasGameWarden & @GrapevinePolice have Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, the suspect tied to the death of Ava Moore in custody. We are thankful for the help of the @TXAG Office, @TexasDPS1, @DallasPD @homelan and @HSI_HQ. More details will be available later. pic.twitter.com/o1olib0Je1
— Texas Game Wardens (@TexasGameWarden) May 27, 2025
Official Statements and Ongoing Investigations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement regarding the arrests:
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the arrest of an illegal alien suspected of killing a woman kayaking on Lake Grapevine over the weekend and another illegal alien who helped her flee the scene of the crime.
On Sunday, Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez—an illegal alien from Venezuela—struck and killed an 18-year-old woman, Ava Moore, on Lake Grapevine with a jet ski. The suspect then fled the scene with a male illegal alien, subsequently committing a hit-and-run after striking another vehicle. Attorney General Paxton’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit tracked down and arrested the illegal aliens connected to the crimes, working with the Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Grapevine Police Department, the Dallas Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
“Ava Moore’s senseless death was caused by an illegal alien who should have never been in our country in the first place. My heart breaks for Ava’s family and friends, and my prayers are with them as they face this tragedy,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My office will continue to work with local, state, and national law enforcement partners to secure justice for Ava.”
According to a report from WFAA-TV, the Grapevine Fire Department responded to an emergency call around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday regarding a kayaking incident:
Officials said the Grapevine Fire Department responded at approximately 5:20 p.m. Sunday to an emergency near Oak Grove Park. Initial reports indicated that a person had been kayaking when they were hit by a jet ski.
Moore was pulled ashore with significant trauma, and first responders began advanced life support measures, according to a statement from the department. Moore was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine, where she was pronounced dead, officials announced.
On Memorial Day, Grapevine police released a photo of one of two women believed to be on the jet ski that hit Ava’s kayak. Authorities said one woman fled the scene with a male friend after the crash. In the process of leaving, investigators believe they hit another driver and abandoned their vehicle near the Cobblestone Apartments at Ruth Wall and Turner Road.
Police have not released the name of the second woman who was on the jet ski. That individual stayed at the scene following the incident.
…The arrest warrant filed by Texas Parks and Wildlife says witnesses reported that the suspect “recklessly made several passes along the shoreline with wanton disregard to the safety of others and at a speed and manner that endangered others in the area, before eventually colliding with one of two kayakers paddling near the shoreline.” The arrest warrant states that Daikerlyn Gonzalez Gonzalez, operating the PWC, drove “across the top of the kayak” turned back in the direction of the accident and then sped away.
After driving away on the personal watercraft, witnesses say the suspect returned to the shoreline where “bystanders attempted to restrain the two occupants of the PWC” but that others attempted “to guard and help with moving the PWC occupants toward vehicles in the parking lot.”
UPDATE: Fox News reporter Bill Melugin has shared the booking photos of the two Venezuelan illegal immigrants:
“NEW: Mugshot released for the Venezuelan illegal alien charged in the fatal jet ski hit and run of 18-year-old US Air Force Cadet Candidate Ava Moore in Texas on Sunday. Police say 21-year-old Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez struck Moore with her jet ski, then fled the scene in a vehicle with another Venezuelan illegal alien, 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo, and they hit another car while fleeing.
Both have now been arrested by TX authorities, and a press conference will be held tomorrow morning by Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine PD, & Homeland Security Investigations.”
NEW: Mugshot released for the Venezuelan illegal alien charged in the fatal jet ski hit and run of 18-year-old US Air Force Cadet Candidate Ava Moore in Texas on Sunday. Police say 21-year-old Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez struck Moore with her jet ski, then fled the… pic.twitter.com/gjlkJ5XXrz
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) May 28, 2025
