Dallas police arrested three suspects connected to a viral New Year’s Eve bridge shooting that garnered worldwide attention on social media, with one suspect facing additional charges for firing at a vehicle carrying three children.

New Year’s Eve Bridge Incident

The investigation began after videos circulated globally showing individuals firing weapons from the Margaret McDermott Bridge on Interstate 30. Police recovered more than 100 shell casings from the scene near downtown Dallas. Anthony Acevedo, 20, and Jose Alarcon-Sanchez, 18, both Grand Prairie residents, were arrested and charged with discharging a firearm in certain municipalities, a Class A misdemeanor. Acevedo was released on bond, while Alarcon-Sanchez remains in custody on an immigration hold.

Three people were arrested in Dallas for spraying gunfire from an overpass onto a crowded freeway.

Two ended up being illegal aliens and at least 1 of them was tied to a previous road rage incident where someone fired into a vehicle with a family in it.

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Investigators discovered that Alarcon-Sanchez had been arrested by Grand Prairie police for a similar offense during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. The bridge shooting investigation led detectives to a third suspect, Anderson Derce Lara, 25, who faces more serious charges.

Road Rage Connection Uncovered

While investigating the bridge incident, authorities found evidence linking Derce Lara to a violent November road rage incident. Police say he fired multiple rounds into a vehicle occupied by three adults and three children, including a 3-year-old. ATF agents executed a search warrant and recovered several firearms, including the specific rifles seen in the viral New Year’s Eve footage. Derce Lara faces six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony, and is being held on an immigration hold.

Gunfire erupted on a crowded Texas highway when suspects opened fire during a road-rage incident, even shooting toward a family’s car. Video from the Margaret McDermott Bridge led Dallas police to multiple arrests, with over 100 shell casings found. Two young men were identified,… pic.twitter.com/Dy2TZsOaSn

— Dr. CZ (@AngelMD1103) January 30, 2026

Police Response and Community Impact

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux emphasized the department’s commitment to public safety regardless of where perpetrators reside. He noted that while none of the suspects lived in Dallas, they chose the city for their reckless criminal activity. The chief’s statement reinforced that anyone putting lives at risk in Dallas will face thorough investigation and accountability. The case demonstrates how social media evidence can lead to successful prosecutions in firearm-related crimes that endanger public safety.