Federal agents continue to dismantle what appears to be a sophisticated, far-left network tied to the July 4 armed ambush of an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas. Two more people were charged this week for allegedly helping one of the shooters evade capture—bringing the total number of suspects in the plot to at least 14.

The Department of Justice charged Phillip Thomas and Lynette Read Sharp with aiding fugitive Benjamin Song, a former Marine Corps reservist accused of opening fire on law enforcement during the attack. According to court documents, Thomas helped Song flee after the assault and hide in Dallas, while Sharp coordinated efforts via encrypted Signal chats and offered financial support to assist in the escape.

Song was finally captured Tuesday after a multi-day manhunt involving the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety. DOJ officials say Song hid in the woods overnight before slipping away from the scene and relying on a chain of co-conspirators for cover.

Court documents allege Song purchased four firearms used in the ambush, and location data from his phone placed him near the attack site. Authorities also believe Sharp and Thomas were deeply embedded in planning the ambush, as their encrypted group chats included reconnaissance photos, logistics, and discussion of shifting Song between safehouses.

The original attack left one police officer wounded and was described by federal prosecutors as a “coordinated effort to kill ICE personnel.” The assailants reportedly wore black clothing, used body armor, and carried radios, Kevlar vests, and weapons labeled for “insurrectionary anarchy.” When the FBI raided the homes of other suspects, they found planning materials that included maps and calls to escalate violence against federal agencies.

While the mainstream media has mostly downplayed the organized nature of the assault, the DOJ is building a case that this wasn’t just a protest that spiraled out of control—it was a premeditated strike fueled by radical ideology. Signs recovered from the scene bore slogans like “fight ICE terror with class war,” suggesting Marxist motivations.

The criminal complaint also reveals that Sharp and Thomas weren’t just passive supporters—they were actively engaged in escape logistics and had personal connections to the shooter. Thomas lived with Song in the months prior to the attack and admitted to personally transporting him during the getaway. Sharp was coordinating the next leg of Song’s escape when the feds intercepted them.

So far, at least ten other suspects have been charged in connection with the plot, and DOJ officials haven’t ruled out more arrests. Meanwhile, ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies are tightening protocols, as officials fear this attack could be a test run for future acts of political violence.

Despite the gravity of the situation, no public statements have been made by prominent Democratic lawmakers about the arrests or the suspected far-left ties of the accused. That silence has sparked criticism from conservatives, who say the Left would treat this story very differently if the perpetrators had worn red hats instead of black.

The DOJ and FBI Dallas field office have not responded to media inquiries, but the message is clear: this is no longer just a criminal investigation—it’s a national security issue. The July 4 ambush may have been the opening shot in a broader anti-government campaign, and federal agents are now racing to uncover every last thread before another attack takes place.