A Venezuelan migrant, Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, is facing serious charges in Texas after allegedly setting his Fulshear home on fire with his three children inside. Pulgar has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of arson in connection to the incident, which occurred on November 6, 2024.
According to the Fulshear Police Department, the fire broke out at Pulgar’s residence, located about 35 miles west of downtown Houston. Investigators allege that Pulgar intentionally set the fire while his three children — two 15-year-olds and one three-year-old — were inside the home. The two teenagers managed to escape the blaze on their own, but the three-year-old was trapped, suffering from severe smoke inhalation before police officers arrived and rescued the child.
The toddler was airlifted to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment. Thankfully, the child has since been discharged and is recovering. Pulgar also sustained injuries from the fire and was hospitalized for over a month before being released on December 12 and taken into custody.
Pulgar, who has an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer, remains in the Fort Bend County Jail with a bond set at $2.25 million. The ICE detainer indicates that immigration authorities are prepared to take custody of Pulgar for potential deportation following legal proceedings.
This incident has sparked renewed concerns over public safety and immigration enforcement, as it highlights the challenges local authorities face when dealing with violent crimes involving illegal migrants. The case is part of a broader discussion on border security and the importance of enforcing immigration laws to protect communities.