On Monday, acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson announced that attempted murder charges are being brought against ten individuals involved in a coordinated attack on ICE officers in Alvarado, Texas.
The individuals are alleged to be part of an Antifa cell from North Texas.
According to the criminal complaint, the defendants, dressed in black military-style clothing, began shooting fireworks at the facility as part of an organized attack.
A statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Texas shares:
After approximately 10 minutes of convening, one or two individuals broke off from the main group and began to spray graffiti on vehicles and a guard structure in the parking lot at the facility. An Alvarado police officer responded to the scene after correctional officers called 911 to report suspicious activity. When the Alvarado police officer arrived, one alleged defendant positioned in nearby woods shot the officer in the neck area. Another alleged assailant across the street fired 20 to 30 rounds at unarmed correctional officers who had stepped outside the facility.
As alleged in the complaint, AR-style rifles were found at the scene. The assailants fled from the detention center but were stopped by additional law enforcement officers. Some defendants were wearing body armor, some were armed, and some had two-way radios. A total of twelve sets of body armor were found during searches of vehicles associated with the defendants, on their persons, and in the area around the Prairieland Detention Center.
Additionally, officers found spray paint, flyers stating, “FIGHT ICE TERROR WITH CLASS WAR!” and “FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS,” and a flag stating, “RESIST FACISM – FIGHT OLIGARCHY.” One of the alleged attackers had cell phones inside a “Faraday bag,” used to block phone signals and commonly used by criminal actors to try to prevent law enforcement from tracking their location.
Ten individuals were charged in one complaint with three counts of attempted murder of federal agents and three counts of discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
The statement identifies ,Cameron Arnold, Savannah Batten, Nathan Baumann, Zachary Evetts, Joy Gibson, Bradford Morris, Maricela Rueda Seth Sikes, Elizabeth Soto, and Ines Soto.
Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson noted, “Make no mistake, this was not a peaceful protest.”
“This was an ambush on federal and local law enforcement officers. This increasing trend of violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated in the Northern District of Texas. Those who use violence against law enforcement officers will be found and prosecuted using the toughest criminal statutes and penalties available.”
FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock continued, “The incident at the Prairieland Detention Center underscores the dangers that officers face daily. We want to thank all the law enforcement agencies that promptly responded and assisted in apprehending the suspects.”
“The FBI stands with our partners and pledges that violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated. We are committed to thoroughly investigating this weekend’s incident and will hold those responsible accountable for threatening the safety of law enforcement.”
Josh Johnson, Acting ERO Dallas Field Office Director added, “Violence, threats of violence, and attempts of vandalism at our ICE Facilities will not deter our officers at ICE from fulfilling their duties.”
“This type of vigilante lawlessness is emblematic of the dangers federal, state, and local law enforcement officials face every day.”
As outlined in the complaint, officers photographed the graffiti, flyers, flag, body armor, and magazines containing ammunition.
If convicted, the defendants face a minimum penalty of ten years in federal prison and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
11 left wing extremists charged in organized terror attack on ICE facility in Texas. The attackers shot off fireworks and vandalized the building to lure police out in a plan to kill them. One police officers was shot in the neck (he is non-critical and was released from the… https://t.co/iXPvZHZJyD pic.twitter.com/mYHKJzTGjd
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Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson announces attempted murder charges against ten individuals involved in a coordinated attack on ICE officers in Alvarado, Texas:
“It was a planned ambush with the intent to kill ICE corrections officers.” pic.twitter.com/8zu1M32BTx
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 8, 2025
