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Alleged Chicago Street Gang Member Charged With Placing $10,000 Bounty to Kill Federal Agent
Townhall.com ^ | October 08, 2025 6:00 PM | Scott McClallen

Posted on 10/08/2025 6:05:00 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

An alleged ranking member of a Chicago street gang has been charged in federal court with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in the immigration enforcement operation known as “Operation Midway Blitz.”

A criminal complaint unsealed in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, of Chicago, with one count of murder-for-hire. 

Martinez was arrested and awaits his initial appearance in federal court.

Court documents say that Martinez is a ranking member of the Latin Kings, a street gang that has engaged in acts of violence and other illicit activities in Chicago and elsewhere.  

Martinez stated in a Snapchat message, “2k on information when you get him” and “10k if u take him down,” the complaint states. Included in the message was a photo of the senior law enforcement official, who has recently participated in immigration enforcement operations in Chicago on behalf of the U.S. Border Patrol, an agency within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the complaint states.

 Martinez Complaint  by  scott.mcclallen 

“Placing a bounty on the head of a federal officer is an attack on the rule of law and on every American who depends on law enforcement to keep them safe,” said Deputy Attorney General Blanche.  “This case is exactly what we mean when we say Take Back America - taking back every neighborhood and street corner from violent thugs and criminal gangs and returning them to the law-abiding members of our communities.  The Department of Justice will never allow violent gangs or criminal networks to target those who protect our borders and our communities.  We will use every authority, every resource, and every partnership at our disposal to bring anyone who...


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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: bounty; brandonjohnson; chicago; crime; gang; illinois; jbpritzker; latinkings

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1 posted on 10/08/2025 6:05:00 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Probably donated to the mayors campaign, as well.


2 posted on 10/08/2025 6:06:20 PM PDT by Fido969
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Not my circus, not my monkey.


3 posted on 10/08/2025 6:16:31 PM PDT by MortMan (Charter member of AAAAA - American Association Against Alliteration Abuse)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Is this solicitation not a crime?


4 posted on 10/08/2025 6:16:51 PM PDT by iontheball
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

In their old 3rd World s-hole lairs they were bosses over the politicians.

Here, thanks to the Dems, they feel right at home.


5 posted on 10/08/2025 6:19:02 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: iontheball

My bad, it is indeed a crime.


6 posted on 10/08/2025 6:21:03 PM PDT by iontheball
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

That should get the death penalty as much as the guy who does the deed.


7 posted on 10/08/2025 6:44:04 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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