The suspect in the weekend’s Lake Grapevine jet ski hit-and-run that killed a teenager has been arrested, the Grapevine Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon.
“Texas Game Wardens and the Grapevine Police Department have Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, the suspect tied to the death of Ava Moore in custody,” the department said in a statement. “We are thankful for the help of fellow law enforcement officers from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Dallas Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations.”
According to preliminary reports, Moore, 18, was struck and killed by a jet ski carrying two female occupants while kayaking near Oak Grove Park. After the crash, the passenger stayed at the scene to speak with first responders, while the operator of the jet ski fled with an adult male companion. Monday afternoon, police shared a photo of the suspect and asked for the public’s help in identifying her. About 24 hours later, she was in custody.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Gonzalez and the man believed to be the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene with Gonzalez are undocumented immigrants.
BREAKING: We’ve arrested an illegal alien for killing Ava Moore and another illegal alien connected to her death.
My office will continue to work with local, state, and national law enforcement partners to secure justice for Ava. pic.twitter.com/stj4bcu1ZD
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) May 27, 2025
Moore graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School on May 19 and had accepted an appointment to join the Academy as a member of the Class of 2029.
“We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend … whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met,” said Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen Tony Bauernfeind. “Ava’s constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ava’s family, friends and loved ones. Ava, may you find blue skies and tailwinds as you rest forever in peace.”
