News Summary
Benjamin Hanil Song, a fugitive wanted for the ambush of an ICE facility, was apprehended after 11 days on the run. The ambush left an officer wounded, and Song faces multiple serious charges. His capture represents a significant step in addressing the violence surrounding the incident, as law enforcement continues efforts to ensure community safety.
Dallas, Texas – Benjamin Hanil Song, a fugitive listed on the Texas 10 Most Wanted list, was apprehended on July 15 after being on the run for eleven days following an ambush on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. The attack took place on July 4 in Alvarado, Texas, and left an officer from the Alvarado Police Department wounded.
Song, who had been evading capture since a Blue Alert was issued on July 9, was wanted for a range of serious charges. These included Aiding Terrorism, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Public Servant, and Engaging in Organized Crime, all of which stemmed from the violent incident at the ICE facility. An additional federal arrest warrant for attempted murder of a federal officer and discharging a firearm during the commission of a violent crime was issued shortly after the ambush.
During the ambush, a group of over a dozen individuals engaged in a coordinated attack, using distractions to cover their actions before they opened fire on law enforcement officers with semiautomatic rifles. One officer sustained a gunshot wound to the neck but is expected to make a full recovery. Following the ambush, ten suspects were apprehended on July 7, marking the first major breakthrough in the investigation.
In total, Song’s capture is noted as the 14th arrest related to the ambush, further solidifying law enforcement’s commitment to addressing the violence surrounding the incident. Despite initial plans to offer rewards for information leading to Song’s capture—up to $10,000 by the Texas Department of Public Safety and up to $25,000 by the FBI—no reward was ultimately paid for information that led to his arrest.
After the attack, Song reportedly eluded authorities by hiding in the woods near Alvarado before being picked up by associates. His capture occurred in north Dallas, where he was located by multiple investigative agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID), Texas Rangers, FBI – Dallas, and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, along with support from local law enforcement agencies.
Benjamin Hanil Song is a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, and he faces a total of six charges in connection to the ambush incident. The apprehension of Song marks a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation and serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty. The FBI noted that extensive efforts were made to locate Song, highlighting their dedication to protecting police officers and the broader community against such criminal acts of violence.
As law enforcement continues to investigate and address the aftermath of the July 4 ambush, community leaders and residents await developments to ensure safety in the area and support for the officers involved.
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Additional Resources
- Fox 4 News
- Google Search: Benjamin Song ICE attack
- News 9
- Wikipedia: ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
- KICKS 105
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Terrorism
