EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer against an illegal immigrant who allegedly murdered a 15-year-old and attempted to rape the child’s mother.

Gildardo Amandor-Martinez, 36, attempted to rape his girlfriend, Aleida Lopez, in Morehead, Kentucky, on Sunday, at their apartment, then allegedly bit her left hand, armpit, and hurt her arm.

While trying to protect his mother, the 15-year-old, Luis Lopez, was allegedly shot three times by Amandor-Martinez. The suspect then proceeded to assault Lopez’s daughter, also a minor, with a firearm, according to Fox 56. 

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The outlet reported that he’s been charged with murder, first-degree assault, and first-degree attempted rape.

He attempted to enter the United States three times before successfully doing so in 2021 at the southern border, but managed to enter the U.S. as a «gotaway» at an unspecified time and location, according to the Department of Homeland Security. 

During the Biden administration, there were hundreds of thousands of «known gotaways» by federal immigration authorities, including 670,674 in fiscal year 2023 alone.

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The U.S. southern border near El Paso, Texas.  (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins)

«15-year-old Luis Lopez died trying to save his mother from this criminal illegal alien who was attempting to rape her. Gildardo Amandor-Martinez is a rapist and cold-blooded killer who should have never been in this country,» DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.

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«The Biden administration’s open-border policies allowed this monster to walk American streets and commit these evil crimes, including murder, assault, and attempted rape, against a mother and her children. ICE has placed an arrest detainer to ensure Amandor-Martinez will not be released onto America’s streets and allowed to terrorize American families again,» McLaughlin added.

Rowan County Senior High School mourned the loss of Lopez in a statement posted to Facebook.

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«We are saddened to lose one of our own today. Luis was a sweet child who worked hard to do his best everyday at school,» the post stated. «We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone that loved Luis. Even though it is summertime, if a student or adult needs any assistance, our office is open each day from 8:00 to 3:00 this week where you can reach out.»

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DHS says detainers are used to prevent the release of an individual behind bars before they can be transferred into the custody of federal authorities.

Jenny Frazier, communications director for the city of Morehead, told Fox News that the city is working with «state and federal partners» in the ongoing investigation. 

«While it does remain an active investigation, we are pretty much directing all those specific questions concerning ICE to ICE themselves, but there is the decision on the detainer that is just at the discretion of the federal level. So the city of Moorhead is not involved with any of the enforcement,» she added.

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Following violent incidents in Los Angeles and other cities targeting ICE officers – including assaults on K9s and mounted units – Rep. Aaron Bean introduced legislation to strengthen penalties for those who harm law enforcement animals and their handlers.

The news comes after the Department of Homeland Security released new data showing immigration officers collectively are experiencing a 690% increase in assaults against them, as such data tacitly includes animal officers.

«Our police dogs and horses serve on the front lines, protecting officers and communities alike,» Bean, R-Fla., who chairs the DOGE caucus, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday.

«They deserve real protection, not just praise – and the ‘Leo K9 Protection Act’ will deliver tougher penalties against those who harm these heroic animals in the line of duty.»

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The bill, announced late Tuesday at a ceremony outside the Capitol, implements sentences as high as 15 years – and is named for Marion County, Florida, Sheriff’s Deputy K9 Leo, who was killed in the line of duty.

In February, Leo and his handler responded to a report of battery-by-strangulation at a home in Silver Springs, outside Ocala. 

When Leo charged the armed suspect, he was shot and died days later. The suspect was killed by return fire from human officers.

«Leo did exactly what he was trained to do, and that is to fearlessly defend and protect those deputies – to charge directly at danger,» Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods told the Ocala News at the time.

Leo’s handler, Sgt. Justin Tortora, joined Bean and others on Tuesday, calling the K9 «more than a partner – he was family.»

«By supporting this bill, we can guarantee that federal working K9s receive the urgent care they deserve and help prevent more handlers from experiencing the heartbreak of losing their partners in the line of duty,» Tortora told Fox News Digital.

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Marion County, Florida, K9 Leo is remembered. (Office of Rep. Aaron Bean)

Bean’s bill expands federal statutes protecting human officers to apply to local, state or federal police animals assisting federal agencies. It also directs the Department of Transportation to give a «safe harbor» exception to people rushing injured police animals for veterinary care.

During violent anti-ICE riots in California, at least two suspects were arrested for assaults on non-human police officers.

Dana Whitson of Oro Valley, Arizona, was charged in Los Angeles on several felony counts, including assault upon a peace officer and animal cruelty, after he allegedly assaulted a police horse.

Whitson allegedly shoved the horse and struck its muzzle in June, according to local reports.

Another man, Iran Castro of El Monte, California, was similarly charged for allegedly yanking the reins of police horses after police had given an order for the protesters to disperse, according to Los Angeles’ NBC affiliate.

Rep. Aaron Bean addresses K9 officers at the Capitol. (Office of Rep. Aaron Bean)

Debbie Johnson, founder of K9s United, which supports and advocates for police animals, celebrated the bill, calling its introduction a «defining moment in the fight to protect federal working K9s who defend our nation every day.»

«[This] is the result of years of tireless advocacy and we are proud to carry this mission forward. We are deeply grateful to Congressman Bean for standing with us to honor and protect our nation’s four-legged heroes,» she said.