Died in immigration detentionUnder 18Held by ICE
Felipe Gomez Alonzo
Felipe Gomez Alonzo was an 8-year-old boy who died on December 24, 2025, after he and his father were taken into custody by Customs and Border Protection in December. His mother said he was healthy when he left on the journey, and his stepsister said he always wanted a bicycle and that the family hoped the trip would help them escape poverty. He was taken twice that day to a hospital in New Mexico. The cause of his death has not been stated in the reporting.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined