A federal judge sentenced Benjamin Song to 100 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in a July 4, 2025, attack outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Alvarado, Texas, where a police officer was shot in the neck.
Federal prosecutors described the incident as a coordinated attack designed to lure law enforcement officers into an ambush.
Song, who was convicted in March, received the longest sentence among nine defendants found guilty following a federal trial.
According to court records and trial testimony, the incident began as a demonstration outside the detention center.
Participants allegedly set off fireworks near the facility, spray-painted vehicles and engaged in acts of vandalism before law enforcement officers arrived.
Prosecutors argued that the vandalism was intended to draw officers out of the facility so they could be targeted.
Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross responded to the scene and was struck in the neck by gunfire.
Gross survived his injuries.
Federal prosecutors identified Song as the individual responsible for firing the shot that wounded the officer.
A jury convicted Song of attempted murder and three counts of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
Evidence presented during the trial included surveillance footage, witness testimony, cellphone location data and weapons recovered during the investigation.
A cooperating witness testified that Song later admitted to shooting a law enforcement officer during the attack.
Federal prosecutors said the assault followed weeks of planning and communication among participants.
The 12-day trial featured testimony from more than 45 witnesses and included evidence collected from multiple locations.
Investigators also recovered tactical gear, firearms and other materials they said were connected to the operation.
Eight additional defendants who proceeded to trial were convicted on various charges, including rioting, conspiracy and providing material support to terrorists.
The explosive-related charges stemmed from the use of fireworks during the incident.
Several defendants were acquitted of attempted murder and related firearm offenses.
Maricela Rueda received a sentence of 70 years in prison.
Autumn Hill, also known as Cameron Arnold, Zachary Evetts, Savanna Batten, Meagan Morris, also known as Bradford Morris, and Elizabeth Soto were each sentenced to 50 years.
Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada received a 30-year prison sentence.
Sanchez-Estrada was also convicted of concealing records and conspiracy to conceal documents connected to Rueda.
Federal prosecutors said some defendants assisted Song after the shooting occurred.
An additional defendant, Ines Soto, is scheduled to be sentenced July 1.
Seven other defendants previously pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists and remain awaiting sentencing.
Those defendants include Seth Sikes, Nathan Baumann, Joy Gibson, Susan Kent, Rebecca Morgan, Lynette Sharp and John Thomas, per Trending Politics.
Each faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
The case represents one of the largest federal prosecutions tied to attacks on immigration enforcement facilities in recent years.
Federal authorities said the investigation involved extensive forensic analysis, electronic evidence and witness testimony gathered over several months following the shooting.
