Search for Benjamin Song: $35K Reward for Suspect in Alvarado ICE Facility 'Ambush'

Attack on Alvarado ICE Detention Center

• 🎯 Benjamin Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is among 12 suspects sought in a planned ambush on the Prairie Land Detention Center.
• ⚡ The incident occurred on the 4th of July around 11 p.m., involving 10 to 12 individuals.
• 💥 An Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck, and 20 to 30 rounds were fired at police and correction officers.

Investigation and Suspect Information

• 🔍 Investigators found several AR-15 style rifles, a handheld radio, and Kevlar vests after pulling over another suspect.
• ⚠️ Federal officials are treating the event as a planned ambush with an attempt to kill ICE correction officers.
• 👤 Benjamin Song is described as 5'6", 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Charges and Rewards

• ⚖️ Benjamin Song faces charges including attempted murder of federal agents and discharging a firearm in a violent crime.
• 💰 Governor Abbott is offering up to $10,000, and the FBI is offering up to $25,000, for information leading to Song's arrest, totaling $35,000 in rewards.
• 📞 Authorities urge anyone with information to call the Texas Crimestoppers hotline or submit a tip online.