Authorities have arrested Benjamin Hanil Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, for his involvement in a Fourth of July attack on a Texas immigration detention center that left a police officer injured. Song is charged with three counts of attempted murder of federal agents after purchasing firearms linked to the shooting. He is one of ten individuals facing serious charges related to this incident as the state deals with increasing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.
Ten people have been charged with attempted murder after allegedly ambushing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Texas on 4 July, using fireworks to lure them out.
Wohl reportedly had several outstanding issues within the courthouse. At this time, it is not immediately clear what the motive behind the alleged attack is, but the DA's office suspects it was a premeditated attack.
Brooks committed an act of extreme violence, attempting to murder a highly respected colleague. This was a planned, calculated attack, in which Brooks showed he was determined to kill his former colleague.
The officer suffered head trauma, fractures to his left orbital bone and right cheekbone, and his face bore a sneaker print—evidence of the defendants' blatant disregard for a human being.
Detective Inspector Oonagh Ryan said: "It was reported that the vehicle involved, turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. "
The judge noted that this agreement to murder Paul Allen involved others and was motivated by promises of financial gain, highlighting the serious consequences of the attack.