Officer Recovers After 'Ambush Attack' Outside ICE Detention Center; Suspect Still Sought

Attack on Law Enforcement

• 🚨 An Alvaro police officer was the victim of an "ambush attack" outside an immigration detention center on the Fourth of July.
• 💬 Police Chief Teddy May described the incident as an "attack on our city, our community, and the rule of law."
• 💔 The chief expressed that it was "heartbreaking" to see the officer injured but stated the officer is home recovering well and is "lucky to have survived."

Suspects and Ongoing Search

• 🔍 The FBI is seeking the public's help to locate Benjamin Song, 32, who is accused of luring the officer into the attack and opening fire.
• 👥 Song is one of 11 individuals accused in the coordinated attack.
• 🏃‍♂️ Song, who has ties to Dallas County, evaded capture for nearly 24 hours and is believed to still be in the Metroplex.
• 🎖️ Documents show Song received an other than honorable discharge from the Marine Corps Reserve.
• 💰 A reward of $35,000 is offered for information leading to his arrest, and he is on the state's most wanted list.

Details of the Incident

• 🛡️ Suspects reportedly wore body armor, carried extra rifle magazines, waved flags, and spray painted cars.
• ❓ The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with the description posing the question, "Why did bad things happen to good people?"

Community Response

• 🙏 Chief May requested "prayers" from the community for the officer and the ongoing efforts to apprehend the remaining suspect.
• 🤝 Law enforcement agencies are collaborating in the search for Benjamin Song.