Criminal illegal alien from Mexico passes away in ICE custody

LAREDO, Texas - Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez, a 63-year-old criminal illegal alien from Mexico, passed away in ICE custody June 19. Alcorta was found unresponsive at 9:13 p.m. at the Webb County Detention Center. WCDC staff called medical emergency and began lifesaving measures. Emergency medical services arrived and transported Alcorta by ambulance to the Laredo Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased at 10:02 p.m. His official cause of death is currently pending an autopsy.

Alcorta entered the United States illegally and without inspection at an unknown date and time. ICE arrested Alcorta on June 16 following his release from custody from the Webb County Jail. Alcorta was arrested by the Laredo Police Department on May 9 due to an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court for a Feb. 5, 2018, driving while intoxicated arrest. Alcorta has previous arrests for unauthorized use of a vehicle, 10 counts of unauthorized disposal of a lead acid battery, and driving while intoxicated.

While in custody he received medical care and was seen by medical professionals.

Consistent with ICE policy, ERO notified the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the DHS Office of Inspector General, and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility via the Joint Intake Center. ERO also notified the Consulate General of Mexico in accordance with international and domestic laws, as well as Alcorta's next of kin or other designated contact.

ICE makes official notifications to Congress, nongovernmental organization stakeholders and the media upon official reports of in-custody alien deaths and posts news releases with relevant details on ICE's public website. You may access this information in ICE.gov's Newsroom. You may access these reports on ICE.gov's Detainee Death Reporting page.

ICE is committed to ensuring that all those in custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments. Comprehensive medical care is provided from the moment individuals arrive and throughout their stay. All people in ICE custody receive medical, dental, and mental health intake screenings within 12 hours of arriving at each detention facility; a full health assessment within 14 days of entering ICE custody or arriving at a facility; access to medical appointments; and 24-hour emergency care. At no time during detention is a detained noncitizen denied emergency care.