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Alleged gang leader offered bounty to kill immigration officer, federal officials say

Juan Espinoza Martinez offered $10,000 for the killing of Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino amid tensions following a police-involved shooting, federal prosecutors said.

  • A Latin Kings gang member, Juan Espinoza Martinez, has been arrested for allegedly offering a $10,000 bounty on U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Martinez reportedly communicated bounties of $2,000 for information and $10,000 for killing Bovino.
  • Federal agents arrested Martinez in Burr Ridge, Illinois, on October 6, 2025, following a tip from a confidential source after he allegedly targeted a senior law enforcement official.
  • The Department of Homeland Security highlighted a significant rise in violence against ICE officials, reporting a 1,000 percent increase in incidents amid backlash against immigration policies.
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The Falling Darkness broke the news in on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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