Texas ICE detention center shooting suspect on the run, Blue alert issued
Blue Alert
and launched a manhunt for
Benjamin Hanil Song
, a 32-year-old former U.S. Marine Corps Reservist, accused of shooting a police officer during a coordinated attack at the Prairieland
ICE
Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4.
Song, described as the primary shooter, is believed to have fired 20 to 30 rounds at officers and corrections staff. He reportedly purchased both rifles used in the attack, one of which was equipped with a binary trigger to increase the rate of fire.
Song, who served in the
Marine Corps Reserves
from 2011 to 2016 before receiving an other-than-honorable discharge, was last seen on airport surveillance footage and may still be in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
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The attack unfolded late on
Independence Day
when a group of individuals in black military-style clothing and body armor set off fireworks,
vandalized vehicles
, and spray-painted anti-ICE slogans outside the detention center. Authorities say these actions were intended to lure law enforcement and corrections officers outside.
As two unarmed corrections officers responded, a gunman—believed to be Song—opened fire from nearby woods with two
AR-15-style rifles
, hitting an Alvarado police officer in the neck. The officer, whose identity has not been released, was treated at a hospital and has since been discharged.
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Suspects arrested, Song remains at large
Ten suspects, most from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, have been arrested and charged with attempted murder of federal officers, aggravated assault, terrorism, and firearms offenses.The suspects, identified in federal complaints, include Cameron Arnold, Savanna Batten, Nathan Baumann, Zachary Evetts, Joy Gibson, Bradford Morris, Maricela Rueda, and Seth Sikes, among others. An eleventh suspect, Daniel Rolando Sanchez, faces charges related to obstruction of justice for allegedly attempting to conceal evidence.
Authorities recovered a flag reading "Resist fascism, fight oligarchy" and flyers with anti-ICE messages at the scene, indicating a politically motivated attack. Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson described the incident as a 'planned ambush with the intent to kill ICE corrections officers'. The group's tactics—using fireworks and vandalism to draw out staff, then opening fire—were intended to maximize casualties and disrupt operations at the federal facility.
ICE officials report a 700% increase in assaults on their personnel in recent months, attributing the rise to politically charged rhetoric and organized activist actions. In response to the attack, the Department of Homeland Security has increased security at ICE facilities and vowed to pursue criminal charges against anyone involved in obstructing or assaulting federal law enforcement.
Q: What is a Blue Alert?
A: A Blue Alert is a public safety notification system designed to quickly inform the public and law enforcement agencies when a law enforcement officer has been killed, seriously injured, or gone missing in the line of duty, or when a suspect poses a credible and imminent threat to law enforcement.
Q: How does a Blue Alert work?
A: Blue Alerts are broadcast through various channels, including television, radio, highway signs, and wireless devices. These alerts provide identifying information about suspects, vehicles, or other critical details to help locate and apprehend the individuals involved.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement agencies are working to ensure the safety of staff and detainees at Prairieland and other ICE facilities across Texas.
If you have information on Benjamin Hanil Song's whereabouts, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online.
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