Benjamin Song Wanted: Suspect in Alvarado "Ambush" on Law Enforcement

"Ambush" Shooting in Alvarado

• 🎯 Benjamin Song is wanted in connection with an "ambush" shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado.
• 🚨 A Blue Alert was issued for Song, indicating he is considered armed and dangerous.
• 🚓 Song is the 12th person charged in the coordinated attack that occurred on July 4th.

Suspect Details and Allegations

• 👤 Benjamin Song, a 32-year-old Dallas resident and former US Marine Corps reservist, is accused of firing two AR-15 style rifles at officers.
• 💥 Investigators allege Song hid in nearby woods and opened fire on officers lured out of the facility.
• 🤕 One Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck and required hospitalization.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal

• 💰 The FBI has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to Song's arrest.
• 🔍 Authorities are urging the public to be aware that Song is armed and dangerous.
• 🔒 Increased security is present at the detention facility, with nearby streets blocked off.

Understanding Blue Alerts in Texas

• ⚠️ A Blue Alert is issued when an officer is killed or seriously injured in Texas.
• ⚖️ Criteria include a determination by the investigating agency that the suspect poses a serious risk, a detailed suspect description, and a recommendation for activation by DPS.