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FBI Apprehends Last Suspect in July 4 Ambush of ICE Agents

Benjamin Hanil Song’s Dallas arrest concludes a multiagency manhunt, triggering federal attempted murder and weapons charges.

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On July 4, the defendants "dressed in black military-style clothing" allegedly began setting off fireworks at the facility "as part of an organized attack" on the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
On July 4, the defendants "dressed in black military-style clothing" allegedly began setting off fireworks at the facility "as part of an organized attack" on the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
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Overview

  • Fourteen suspects involved in the July 4 ambush outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, are now in custody on federal charges including attempted murder of officers and weapons offenses.
  • Investigators allege assailants donned military-style gear, set off fireworks to distract responders and fired AR-15 style rifles at three ICE agents and one Alvarado police officer.
  • Benjamin Hanil Song’s arrest in Dallas marked the end of a weeklong multiagency manhunt that featured a Blue Alert issuance and a $35,000 reward for his capture.
  • Court filings detail how Song evaded authorities by hiding in wooded areas and receiving assistance from a former roommate, using a new wardrobe purchase and encrypted Signal messages to avoid detection.
  • The Prairieland facility, which holds over 1,000 immigrants including those convicted of violent crimes and gang affiliations, has increased security measures as federal prosecutors prepare for imminent trials.