Authorities are still searching for Benjamin Hanil Song, a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist suspected of being involved in an attack on an ICE detention facility in Texas. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. The incident occurred at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvar, Texas, on July 4, when Song and a group of 10 to 12 others allegedly attacked ICE officers. The FBI’s manhunt for Song has continued for 10 days as of Monday, with no arrests made so far.
Song was identified as a suspect on Thursday, almost a week after the attack. He was among the 10 to 12 individuals involved in the assault, but managed to evade capture. Officials have stated that Song is believed to be in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but have also expanded their search to neighboring states. The FBI has warned that Song is considered armed and dangerous. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of ICE staff and the potential for further attacks.
The investigation into Song’s alleged actions revealed that he was accused of firing two AR-15-style rifles at two correctional officers and one Alvarado police officer. According to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital, the Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck by a suspect in the woods. Another assailant fired dozens of rounds at unarmed correctional officers who had stepped outside the facility. Song faces three counts of attempted murder of a federal officer and three counts of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
The incident has sparked debates about immigration policy and the security of detention facilities. Some have raised questions about the suspect’s background, including his status as a former Marine Corps reservist and his recent history of obtaining a green card under the Biden administration. The FBI has emphasized that the search for Song is ongoing, and that the public is encouraged to provide any information that may help locate him.
Authorities continue to search for Song, with the FBI expanding its efforts beyond the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The FBI has maintained that Song is a dangerous individual who should not be left unchecked. The attack on the ICE facility has raised concerns about the safety of personnel working in detention centers and the potential for similar incidents to occur in the future. The FBI’s manhunt for Song remains a priority as they continue their investigation into the attack and the potential suspects involved.