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$35K Reward Offered for Suspect in ICE Detention Center Shooting

ALVARADO, TEXAS, JUL 10 – Benjamin Hanil Song, a former Marine, is wanted for shooting an officer during a coordinated ambush on an ICE detention center involving 10 suspects and 20-30 rounds fired, officials said.

  • On July 4, 2025, Benjamin Hanil Song reportedly opened fire during an incident at the ICE-operated detention facility located in Alvarado, Texas, injuring a police officer.
  • The shooting prompted a Blue Alert on Wednesday evening, which Texas authorities issue when officers are seriously injured and the suspect poses a public threat.
  • Authorities reported Song is a 32-year-old Dallas resident, last seen around 11 p.m. on July 4 near 1200 block of Sunflower Lane and believed armed with AR-15-style rifles.
  • On July 9, 2025, authorities issued a federal warrant in the Northern District of Texas charging Song with trying to kill a federal officer and using a firearm in connection with a violent crime; the FBI has announced a reward of up to $25,000 for tips that lead to his capture.
  • The ongoing manhunt and alert aim to protect public safety while urging anyone with information about Song to contact the FBI tip line or local law enforcement immediately.
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The Western Journal broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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