On July 4, a group of far-left extremists attacked the ICE detention facility in Alvarado, Texas, targeting federal officers with gunfire and explosives.
According to the Justice Department, 10 suspects have been charged on Monday with attempted murder of federal officers and using firearms during a violent crime.
They allegedly opened fire on officers, set off fireworks, and defaced property with phrases like “ICE pig” and “F— you pigs.”
When local police responded, one officer was shot in the neck by a gunman hiding in nearby woods. Another suspect in a green mask fired 20–30 rounds at unarmed correction officers outside the facility.
Militants Named in DOJ Complaint
The charged suspects include:
All face multiple federal charges including three counts of attempted murder of federal officers.
Armed and Organized
The suspects were dressed in military-style black clothing, some wearing body armor and carrying AR-style rifles and radios. Law enforcement found:
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12 sets of body armor
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Loaded magazines
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Anti-government propaganda