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Most-Wanted Suspect Benjamin Song Arrested in Dallas for 'Ambush' on Texas ICE Facility

WFAAAugust 7, 20252 min72,628 views
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Arrest of Benjamin Song

  • 🎯 Benjamin Song, a 32-year-old suspect, has been arrested in Dallas, Texas, nearly two weeks after a statewide warning was issued.
  • πŸ“ The arrest occurred at an apartment complex in far north Dallas, over 50 miles from the initial incident.
  • 🚨 FBI agents were heavily present at the scene, with neighbors reporting loud gunshots and a significant law enforcement presence.

July 4th Attack on ICE Facility

  • πŸ’₯ The incident stems from a coordinated attack on the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado on July 4th.
  • πŸš“ Authorities allege that around a dozen individuals lured an Alvarado police officer to the facility and opened fire, striking him in the neck. The officer survived.
  • πŸ”« Officials believe Song purchased four guns connected to the shooting.

Charges and Accomplices

  • βš–οΈ Song faces three counts of attempted murder and three counts of discharging a firearm during a violent attack.
  • 🀝 Sources indicate Song was apprehended with an accomplice, whose case is currently federally sealed.
  • πŸ‘₯ This marks the 15th arrest in connection with the shooting, following the recent arrests of John Thomas and Lynette Sharp.
  • πŸ“± Thomas is accused of helping Song escape the area and providing him with clothing, while Sharp allegedly used the Signal app to plan a transfer for Song.
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