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Illegal Immigrant Shooter Surrenders After Firing at Neighbors

6/2/2026

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Story summary

Juan Ayala Montero, 60, fired dozens of rounds at neighbors in Montgomery County, surrendered to police and is held on $80,000 bond.
Investigators recovered 31 shell casings, treated 17-year-old male who was hit, and charged him with false police report.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) placed a hold and detainer after deputies identified his illegal status, noting he had been deported twice, reentered illegally, and was convicted of attempted homicide.

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Story summary

Juan Ayala Montero, 60, fired dozens of rounds at neighbors in Montgomery County, surrendered to police and is held on $80,000 bond.
Investigators recovered 31 shell casings, treated 17-year-old male who was hit, and charged him with false police report.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) placed a hold and detainer after deputies identified his illegal status, noting he had been deported twice, reentered illegally, and was convicted of attempted homicide.