Man sentenced to 100 years for Texas immigration center shooting
By The BriefBrief
Benjamin Song was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison for shooting a police officer outside a Texas immigration center.
WHO:Benjamin Song
WHAT:Sentenced to 100 years in federal prison for attempted murder after firing at a police officer outside Prairieland Detention Center
WHEN:Jun 23, 2026 at 12:33 PM ET
WHERE:Alvarado, Texas
WHY:He was convicted after prosecutors said he opened fire and wounded a police officer during the July 4 protest outside the Prairieland Detention Center.
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