An illegal migrant posted a twisted TikTok video offering $10,000 to anyone who killed an ICE agent — and the feds later found him with a loaded gun, officials said.
Eduardo Aguilar, 23, was nabbed Tuesday in Dallas, Texas, after posting the chilling footage Oct. 9 seeking “10 dudes” in the city who would be ready to take down federal immigration agents in exchange for the money, according to the Justice Department and Homeland Security.
The Mexican national’s Spanish post said, “10 dudes in Dallas with determination who aren’t afraid to [skull emojis]” — often slang for death — followed by a message offering “10K for each ICE agent.”
The menacing text appeared over a photo of Dallas, where the unhinged man lives, court documents showed.
“Threats against our law enforcement officers are completely unacceptable,” said Nancy Larson, acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, in a statement.
“All threats against our agents and officers will be investigated thoroughly, and anyone who threatens or puts a bounty on agents will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent.”
Officials said a loaded .9mm handgun was found in Aguilar’s vehicle when he was arrested — a violation of federal law barring illegal migrants from carrying firearms.
Aguilar crossed the border illegally in 2018 as an unaccompanied minor, and a year later, a judge issued a final order of removal. He has since piled up liquor-related charges, according to Homeland Security.
“We are thankful this illegal alien who had a firearm in his possession was arrested before he could kill one of our law enforcement officers,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
“Our agents are facing ambushes, terrorist attacks, and death threats, all because they dare to enforce the laws passed by Congress. We will not back down from these threats, and every criminal, terrorist, and illegal alien will face American justice.”
Aguilar was charged with transmitting in interstate or foreign commerce a communication containing a threat and will remain locked up in federal custody, officials said.
He faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted.
