A federal jury convicted nine defendants tied to an Antifa ambush of the Prairieland ICE Detention Facility in Alvarado, Texas, where a police officer was shot in the neck.
The verdicts followed nearly three weeks of testimony in federal court in Fort Worth before U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman.
Prosecutors alleged the defendants were part of a North Texas Antifa cell that coordinated the attack on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, militants wearing “black bloc” clothing — dark garments with face coverings used to conceal identities — allegedly surrounded the facility late on July 4, vandalized property, and opened fire on responding officers. During the exchange, an Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck but survived.
Benjamin Hanil Song, whom prosecutors described as the leader of the group, was convicted on one count of attempted murder of officers and employees of the United States, as well as multiple firearm-related charges tied to the shooting.
Eight other defendants were convicted on multiple charges, including rioting, providing material support to terrorists, and explosives-related offenses.
Charges And Verdicts
Count 1 — Riot
Guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Benjamin Hanil Song
- Savanna Batten
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
- Elizabeth Soto
- Ines Soto
Count 2 — Providing Material Support To Terrorists
Guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Benjamin Hanil Song
- Savanna Batten
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
- Elizabeth Soto
- Ines Soto
Count 3 — Conspiracy To Use And Carry An Explosive
Guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Benjamin Hanil Song
- Savanna Batten
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
- Elizabeth Soto
- Ines Soto
Count 4 — Use And Carry An Explosive
Guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Benjamin Hanil Song
- Savanna Batten
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
- Elizabeth Soto
- Ines Soto
Count 5 — Attempted Murder Of Officers And Employees Of The United States
Not guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Benjamin Hanil Song
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
Count 6 — Attempted Murder Of Officers And Employees Of The United States
Not guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Benjamin Hanil Song
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
Count 7 — Attempted Murder Of Officers And Employees Of The United States
Guilty:
-
Benjamin Hanil Song
Not guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
Count 8 — Discharging A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence
Guilty:
-
Benjamin Hanil Song
Not guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Bradford Morri,s aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
Count 9 — Discharging A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence
Guilty:
-
Benjamin Hanil Song
Not guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
Count 10 — Discharging A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence
Guilty:
-
Benjamin Hanil Song
Not guilty:
- Cameron Arnold, aka Autumn Hill
- Zachary Evetts
- Bradford Morris, aka Meaghan Morris
- Maricela Rueda
Count 11 — Corruptly Concealing A Document Or Record
Guilty:
-
Daniel Rolando Sánchez-Estrada
Count 12 — Conspiracy To Conceal Documents
Guilty:
- Maricela Rueda
- Daniel Rolando Sánchez-Estrada
Case Background
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, authorities said the group planned the attack and used fireworks and vandalism to lure officers outside the detention center before gunfire erupted.
Most suspects were arrested near the scene shortly after the attack. Song initially escaped but was captured by an FBI tactical team on July 15, 2025, at a Dallas apartment following a week-long manhunt.
Earlier in the case, five suspects pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists in connection with the incident.
The trial itself faced an unusual delay earlier this year. In February, Judge Pittman declared a mistrial during jury selection after ruling that a T-shirt worn by a defense attorney could potentially influence prospective jurors.
Prosecutors characterized the incident as a coordinated ambush targeting immigration enforcement personnel, while defense attorneys argued during the trial that their clients were participating in a protest outside the facility.
Sentencing dates for the convicted defendants have not yet been announced.
