Three Charged in Dallas Bridge Shooting Incident

Suspects face felony assault and firearm charges, with two held on immigration detainers after viral video.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a viral video showing gunmen firing from a Dallas bridge on New Year's Day. The suspects, Anthony Acevedo, Jose AlarconSanchez, and Anderson Derce Lara, are facing a range of charges including discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police say the investigation uncovered evidence linking the suspects to multiple incidents of gun violence across North Texas.

Why it matters

The reckless gunfire on the Dallas bridge sparked immediate public outrage and a large-scale investigation, highlighting concerns about gun violence and public safety in the region. The case also raises questions about immigration enforcement, as two of the suspects are being held on immigration detainers.

The details

According to police, the investigation began after a viral video showed gunmen firing from the Margaret McDermott Bridge over Interstate 30 in Dallas. Detectives recovered over 100 shell casings near the bridge and uncovered evidence linking the suspects to a separate road-rage shooting in November, where Derce Lara allegedly fired multiple rounds into a vehicle carrying three adults and three children. The ATF assisted in executing a search warrant, where multiple firearms matching those seen in the bridge video were recovered.

  • On January 1, 2026, AlarconSanchez was arrested by the Grand Prairie Police Department for a similar firearms offense.
  • The bridge shooting incident occurred on New Year's Day.

The players

Anthony Acevedo

A 20-year-old resident of Grand Prairie, Texas, who is charged with discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities.

Jose AlarconSanchez

An 18-year-old resident of Grand Prairie, Texas, who is charged with discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities and is being held on an immigration detainer.

Anderson Derce Lara

A 25-year-old individual who is charged with six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is being held on an immigration detainer.

Daniel Comeaux

The Dallas Police Chief, who stated that the department will hold accountable those who put lives at risk in the city.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

The federal agency that assisted in the investigation and the execution of a search warrant.

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What they’re saying

“If you put lives at risk in Dallas, we will identify you, investigate thoroughly, and hold you accountable.”

— Daniel Comeaux, Dallas Police Chief (foxnews.com)

What’s next

The investigation remains ongoing, and the judge will decide on the bail status of the suspects.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the Dallas area, as well as the complex issues surrounding immigration enforcement and its intersection with criminal justice.