A former Marine reservist is now a fugitive after a brazen attack on a Texas ICE facility. Benjamin Hanil Song, 32, allegedly led a violent ambush at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, leaving law enforcement scrambling, as the New York Post reports. This isn’t just a crime -- it’s a calculated assault on order.
On July 4, Song and 10 to 12 others, clad in black military gear, attacked the detention center, firing AR-15 rifles, spraying graffiti, and launching fireworks to sow chaos. The FBI is hunting Song, offering $25,000 for his capture, while 10 other suspects are in custody, facing serious charges. Another individual was nabbed for trying to cover up the crime.
It started just after 10:30 p.m. on Independence Day. Correctional officers, already on edge, spotted suspicious activity and called 911. An Alvarado police officer rushed to the scene, only to be shot in the neck by a hidden gunman.
The attackers, moving like a trained unit, didn’t stop there. One assailant unleashed a barrage of bullets at unarmed correctional officers outside the facility. Song, the FBI alleges, was wielding two AR-15-style rifles, one tricked out with a binary trigger for rapid fire.
The Prairieland Detention Center became a war zone. Graffiti marred vehicles and a guard structure, while fireworks lit up the night, masking the gunfire. This wasn’t a protest -- it was a progressive fantasy of “resistance” gone rogue.
Ten of the assailants fled but were quickly rounded up by additional law enforcement. Song, however, slipped through the cracks, leaving behind a trail of weapons and questions. A white Mercedes-Benz tied to his relative was found two days later, near another suspect’s home.
Song allegedly bought four guns linked to the attack, including the two AR-15s found at the scene. Another AR-15 was recovered during searches of residences and vehicles. The firepower suggests a plot far beyond a spontaneous outburst.
The FBI slapped Song with three counts of attempted murder of a federal officer. Add to that three counts of discharging a firearm in a crime of violence. If caught, he’s facing a long stretch behind bars.
A Blue Alert went out on July 9, warning Texans that Song is armed and dangerous. The public’s on edge, and rightly so -- Song’s military background makes him a formidable threat. Yet some corners of the internet are already spinning him as a “patriot.”
The 10 other suspects -- Cameron Arnold, Savanna Batten, Nathan Baumann, Zachary Evetts, Joy Gibson, Bradford Morris, Maricela Rueda, Seth Sikes, Elizabeth Soto, and Ines Soto -- are in custody. Their roles in the attack are still being unraveled, but the FBI isn’t playing games. Another person was charged with obstruction, trying to erase evidence of this disaster.
The attack targeted a facility housing unauthorized migrants, a flashpoint for political tensions. While the left cries about “inhumane” detention centers, this ambush shows what happens when rhetoric turns to violence. Law enforcement officers didn’t sign up to be target practice.
Song’s Marine Corps reservist history adds a chilling layer. Trained by the U.S. military, he’s now using those skills against federal officers. It’s a betrayal of service that demands accountability, not applause.
The FBI’s $25,000 reward is a clear signal: Song’s days of running are numbered. His face is plastered across Texas, and every cop in the state is on high alert. But with Song still at large, the risk of another attack looms.
This isn’t just about one man -- it’s about a broader erosion of respect for law and order. The woke crowd might cheer “defund” or “abolish ICE,” but when bullets fly, it’s the officers who stand in the gap. Their bravery deserves better than graffiti and gunfire.
As the manhunt continues, Texans are left wondering: Where’s Song, and what’s next? The FBI’s closing in, but until he’s caught, the Prairieland attack is a stark reminder of what happens when ideology festers into violence. Let’s hope justice is swift and final.
