Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs | https://www.dhs.gov/
On October 14, 2025, Eduardo Aguilar, a Mexican national residing illegally in Dallas, Texas, was arrested after allegedly posting a message on TikTok that solicited the murder of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest, stating that Aguilar offered $10,000 for each ICE agent killed and called for individuals in Dallas to carry out the act.
According to DHS, Aguilar’s social media post from October 9, 2025, requested “10 dudes in Dallas with determination who aren’t afraid to [two skull emojis],” and promised “10K for each ICE agent.” When Aguilar was taken into custody, law enforcement found a loaded 9mm handgun in his vehicle. It is a felony for non-citizens to possess firearms in the United States.
Aguilar faces charges of transmitting a communication containing a threat in interstate or foreign commerce. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin commented, "Thanks to the quick work of law enforcement, this illegal alien who was offering $10,000 cash bounties for the murder of ICE law enforcement is in custody and facing federal charges. We are thankful this illegal alien who had a firearm in his possession was arrested before he could kill one of our law enforcement officers. Our agents are facing ambushes, terrorist attacks, and death threats, all because they dare to enforce the laws passed by Congress. We will not back down from these threats, and every criminal, terrorist, and illegal alien will face American justice.”
Records show that Aguilar entered the United States illegally in 2018 as an unaccompanied minor. An immigration judge issued a final order of removal against him on February 8, 2019. He also has a criminal record that includes charges related to liquor law violations.
The investigation involved multiple agencies, including ICE, the Federal Protective Service (FPS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Dallas, Dallas Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, U.S. Marshals Service, Garland Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives – Dallas Field Division.
