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DOJ Charges Alleged Latin Kings Member Over $10,000 Bounty to Kill Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino

Prosecutors say a Snapchat screenshot from a confidential informant underpins the case, with protective details in place.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Juan Espinoza Martinez, a Mexican national, entered the United States at an unknown date.
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Federal officers hold down a protester in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, after protesters learned that U.S. Border Patrol shot a woman Saturday morning on Chicago's Southwest Side.
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Overview

  • Federal agents arrested Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, in the Chicago area after a complaint charged him with solicitation of murder-for-hire tied to Operation Midway Blitz.
  • The complaint alleges Martinez offered $2,000 for information and $10,000 to kill U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, and included a photo of the official.
  • Investigators cite a confidential source and a Snapchat screenshot as key evidence, and say Martinez is a ranking member of the Latin Kings.
  • Officials including Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros condemned the alleged plot and emphasized ongoing prosecutions and agent protection.
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has described broader threats against immigration officers during intensified interior enforcement, as federal operations continue and investigations remain active.