A shocking incident unfolded on the Fourth of July when ten radical extremists were arrested after a coordinated attack on federal officers at a Texas ICE detention facility.
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The suspects, armed with AR-15s and dressed in military-style clothing, deliberately lured unarmed ICE officers outside to kill them while they vandalized the facility with anti-ICE slogans.
Federal prosecutors have charged the attackers with multiple counts of attempted murder following the incident at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, about 25 miles south of Fort Worth.
The coordinated assault began past 10 p.m. when the group initiated their plan by shooting fireworks at the facility to create a distraction.
Nancy Larson, acting US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, made it clear this was no peaceful demonstration:
“Let’s discuss this incident: It was a planned ambush with the intent to kill ICE corrections officers. Make no mistake, this was not a so-called peaceful protest. It was, indeed, an ambush.”
The attackers strategically split into groups, with some individuals breaking off to vandalize vehicles and spray paint anti-ICE graffiti with messages like “traitor” and “ice pig” to deliberately lure officers outside.
When corrections officers emerged to investigate the disturbance, a hidden assailant opened fire, shooting 20 to 30 rounds at the unarmed officers.
Authorities reported that an Alvarado police officer responding to the scene was shot in the neck during the exchange of gunfire.
Fortunately, the wounded officer received treatment at a local hospital and has since been released. No detention facility employees were injured in the attack.
Attorney Larson continued:
“This was an egregious attack on federal and local law enforcement officers, and it is part of an increasing trend of violence against them. This will not be tolerated. Those who use violence against law enforcement officers will be found, and they will be prosecuted with the toughest criminal statutes and penalties that we have available to us.”
Moreover, law enforcement recovered a significant cache of weapons and tactical gear following the attack.
Search warrants executed on the suspects’ vehicles and residences yielded 12 sets of body armor, spray paint, masks, goggles, tactical gloves, and flyers with anti-ICE messages.
They also found a flag with anti-fascist symbols and what officials described as “insurrectionist material.”
Two AR-15 rifles were found near the scene, including one that had jammed during the attack.
Each of the ten suspects faces three counts of attempted murder of a federal officer and three counts of discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
If convicted, they could receive mandatory sentences ranging from 10 years to life in prison.
An eleventh suspect faces charges of obstruction of justice and conspiracy for attempting to destroy evidence.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle near the scene driven by a man who had two guns and a Kevlar vest.
The driver reportedly claimed to have met the group online and transported them to the detention center to “make a little noise.”
This attack marks the fifth assault on law enforcement in northern Texas this year alone.
At the same time, the investigation involves multiple agencies, including the FBI, ICE, Homeland Security, ATF, and local law enforcement.
Joe Rothrock, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Dallas Office, emphasized:
“This investigation is a priority for the FBI and we’ve dedicated significant resources. We committed to identifying and holding accountable all those responsible for this attack.”
The FBI continues to seek the public’s assistance with information related to the incident.
