by Benjamin Song, 32, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, was arrested Tuesday afternoon by the FBI Dallas Field Office.
- Suspect Arrested:
- He had been on the run for 11 days following a July 4 attack on an ICE facility.
- Location of Attack:
- Incident occurred at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
- Details of the Assault:
- Song allegedly participated in a coordinated attack involving 10 to 12 individuals.
- 10 suspects were arrested on the day of the attack; Song managed to evade capture until July 15.
- Weapons and Violence:
- Song allegedly used two AR-15-style rifles.
- Three law enforcement officers were targeted:
- Two correctional officers
- One Alvarado police officer, who was shot in the neck by a suspect hiding in the woods.
- One assailant fired dozens of rounds at unarmed officers outside the facility.
- Charges Filed Against Song:
- Three counts of attempted murder of a federal officer
- Three counts of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence
- FBI Statement:
- Special Agent R. Joseph Rothrock said the FBI worked “tirelessly” to locate and arrest Song.
- Praised help from public and partner agencies in tracking down the fugitive.
- Reward Offered:
- The FBI had offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to Song’s arrest and conviction.
- Song is expected to appear in federal court later this week.
- Investigation into the motive and possible additional suspects remains ongoing.
