Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs | https://www.dhs.gov/
On October 3, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Savin Seng, a Cambodian national and member of the Asian Boys gang, following a manhunt after he was suspected of murdering a woman in Victoria, Texas. During his arrest, authorities found Seng in possession of a loaded firearm and an additional 32-round magazine. He faces federal prosecution for being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm—a felony—alongside state homicide charges.
Seng is also wanted in California for allegedly killing a man outside a North Hills strip club in 2022. His criminal record includes two burglary convictions as well as convictions for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, and domestic violence.
“Savin Seng’s multiple victims across California and Texas should be alive today—but this depraved criminal illegal alien and Asian Boys gang member savagely took their lives,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “This serial criminal wreaked havoc across multiple states and was on the run before ICE law enforcement officers arrested him. President Trump and Secretary Noem are not going to allow gang members to terrorize American citizens. Our message is clear: criminal illegal aliens should LEAVE NOW. If not, we will hunt you down, arrest you, and you very well could end up in CECOT or a third country.”
Seng entered the United States in 1984 but was ordered removed by an immigration judge in April 2016. He has remained in the country illegally since then.
The Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, Texas Rangers, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Victoria Police Department assisted with the arrest.
