Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Thursday a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song.
The 32-year-old suspect is wanted in connection with a July 4 attack on an ICE detention facility in Alvarado, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
The combined state and federal rewards now total $35,000 for Song, as the FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the location of Song.
Song allegedly shot and wounded an Alvarado police officer during the Independence Day assault. Texas authorities have added him to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list.
“The targeted attacks against our federal law enforcement officers is a crime and must end,” Abbott said in the news release. “Criminals such as Benjamin Hanil Song will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Johnson County issued warrants Tuesday charging Song with aiding terrorism, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a public servant, and engaging in organized crime. Federal prosecutors filed additional charges Wednesday for attempted murder of a federal officer.
Song stands 5-foot-6, weighs 150 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. Law enforcement considers him armed and dangerous. Authorities warned the public not to approach Song if spotted.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS. Callers receive a tip number rather than providing their names, ensuring anonymity guaranteed by state law.
Tips can also be submitted online on the Texas Department of Public Safety website.