The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song, a suspect wanted for his involvement in an attack on federal officers at the Prairieland Detention Center. The arrest took place in Dallas, Texas, concluding a week-long manhunt. Song was listed on the FBI's Most Wanted list after a Blue Alert was issued following the July 4 incident.
Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, allegedly participated with at least ten others in an armed assault on officers at the federal facility. He faces charges including three counts of attempted murder of federal agents and three counts of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. His capture raises the total number of arrests related to the attack to 14.
"On Independence Day, as Americans were celebrating our freedoms, a group of violent extremists attempted to assassinate federal officers protecting us from violent criminals," stated Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "Song’s arrest sends a clear message: under President Trump and Secretary Noem, if you lay a hand on an ICE agent, you will NOT walk free."
The Prairieland Detention Center housed over 1,000 detainees on the night of the attack, including individuals convicted of serious crimes such as rape and terrorism. Among them were members of gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
This incident is part of an increasing trend of violence against DHS personnel. Recent assaults include attacks on ICE officers in San Francisco and Portland. There has been an 830% rise in assaults against ICE agents.
DHS continues its efforts with law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute those involved in this and other attacks against federal officers.
