MS-13 gang member arrested in Virginia after claiming murders in El Salvador

Jan 31, 2026, 3:46 PM20

(Update: Feb 2, 2026, 6:30 PM)

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MS-13 gang member arrested in Virginia after claiming murders in El Salvador

Edwin Antonio Hernandez Hernandez, a 27-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was arrested by ICE in Virginia for unlawful presence in the U.S.
Hernandez has claimed involvement in five murders in El Salvador as a member of the MS-13 gang.
His arrest highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and state policies limiting cooperation with ICE.

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