🔥 Ambush at Alvarado ICE Facility: One Suspect Still at Large

By Truh Diamond
July 11, 2025 — Alvarado, TX

A coordinated and violent attack on the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4 has left authorities on high alert as the final suspect remains at large. The incident, described by officials as a military-style ambush, involved firearms, tactical equipment, and pointed anti-ICE messaging.

🧨 What Happened?

Around 10:30 p.m., a group dressed in black military-style clothing launched fireworks near the facility to lure unarmed correctional officers outside. Once they responded, attackers—hidden in nearby woods—opened fire.
An Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck upon arrival but has since been released from the hospital. Unarmed ICE personnel were also targeted.
The group vandalized property with graffitied slogans like “FIGHT ICE TERROR WITH CLASS WAR!” and “RESIST FASCISM – FIGHT OLIGARCHY.”

🧍‍♂️ Who’s Involved?

Ten suspects have been arrested and charged with attempted murder of federal officers, firearms offenses, and terrorism-related violations.
An eleventh person was charged for obstruction with evidence destruction.
The twelfth suspect, Benjamin Hanil Song (32), a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, remains at large and is actively being sought.

🚨 Who Is the Remaining Suspect?

Name: Benjamin Hanil Song
Age: 32
Background: Former U.S. Marine Corps reservist with a less-than-honorable discharge
Charges: Attempted murder of a federal officer (three counts); discharging a firearm during a violent crime (three counts); state-level charges including aggravated assault on a public servant and aiding terrorism
Modus Operandi: Allegedly used two AR-style rifles (one with a binary trigger), purchased four firearms tied to the attack, and was spotted near the facility via phone location data

🚨 Law Enforcement Response

A Blue Alert was issued statewide to alert law enforcement and the public of Song’s dangerous status.
He’s been placed on Texas’s “10 Most Wanted Fugitives” list, with $35,000 in combined rewards ($25K from FBI, $10K from Texas Crime Stoppers).
Authorities are urging the public not to approach him, describing Song as armed and dangerous, and encouraging immediate tips via toll-free law enforcement hotlines.

Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, TX | Deportation Defense

💬 Official Statements

Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson condemned the attack as a deliberate ambush—not a protest—and vowed to utilize the toughest federal penalties.

FBI Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock emphasized that violence against officers will not go unpunished.

🔭 What Happens Next

Manhunt underway: Authorities are intensifying efforts, combing both urban and rural areas near Dallas/Fort Worth.
Legal follow‑up: Once captured, Song faces up to life in prison under federal sentencing guidelines.
Enhanced security: ICE and local agencies have boosted security protocols at all regional facilities to deter similar threats.

💡 Final Take from Truh Diamond

This ambush is a stark example of organized anti-ICE violence and tactical planning. With one suspect still free and armed, it poses a real danger to public safety and law enforcement. The manhunt continues—but for now, the focus remains on protecting communities and bringing the remaining suspect to justice.

Have information or tips? Call law enforcement immediately and do not attempt to approach.
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