If convicted, the suspected driver of the 18-wheeler in which 53 people died could face life in prison or the death penalty.
On Wednesday, Homero Zamorano, Jr., 45, was arrested and charged with one count of immigrant smuggling
Christian Martinez, 28, who was arrested Tuesday, has been charged with one count of conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants resulting in death, officials said. Officers were led to the location of Zamorano, the suspected driver of the 18-wheeler, who was found hiding in brush after allegedly trying to leave the scene, officials said. According to immigration checkpoint surveillance footage provided to Homeland agents by Laredo Sector Border Patrol, the agents confirmed Zamorano matched the individual in the footage and was wearing the same clothing.
The registration for the tractor trailer used in the attempted smuggling was connected to a residence in San Antonio, court documents stated. SAPD officers set up surveillance on the residence and observed two males leaving in separate trucks. A search warrant was later executed at the residence where firearms were located.
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