Cartel violence spreads into American communities, experts warn

A wealthy suburb in Texas is in shock after a suspected murder-for-hire case linked to a Mexican drug cartel. Experts say this incident shows how drug cartels are reaching deeper into American communities. Jose Rodolfo Villarreal Hernandez, known as "El Gato," has been extradited to the United States. He faces charges for allegedly hiring killers to murder lawyer Juan Jesus Guerrero Chapa in May 2013. Guerrero Chapa was shot in a busy shopping area in Southlake, Texas, where he was attacked while with his wife. Cartel experts are warning that ordinary Americans need to be more cautious. They believe drug cartels have infiltrated the U.S. more than ever before. Jarrod Sadulski, a former Department of Homeland Security official, stated that open borders have allowed more criminals, including cartel members, to enter the country. Guerrero Chapa was an attorney for the Gulf Cartel and a U.S. government informant. He was killed after Villarreal Hernandez accused him of being responsible for his father's death. Experts also mentioned that younger gang members are often more violent. Ali Hopper, a nonprofit founder, noted that these newer groups have no respect for life and operate without strong leadership. Many cartel members are now trying to blend into society, avoiding tattoos that could identify them. Villarreal Hernandez spent over two years on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list before being captured in Mexico. He is now in the U.S. facing serious charges that could lead to life in prison or even the death penalty.