“Gang Member Arrested by Federal Officials for Allegedly Plotting Hit on Border Patrol Leader”

At the center of the case is Gregory Bovino, the Commander at Large of U.S. Border Patrol — a high‑profile official who has led federal immigration enforcement operations in cities including Chicago.

Investigators say a suspect offered cash rewards to anyone willing to provide information that would lead to Bovino’s capture, and an even larger sum for anyone who would “take him down.” Authorities moved swiftly before the threat could escalate beyond planning, arresting the alleged organizer in suburban Chicago.

How the Plot Came to Light

The investigation began in early October 2025 after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received a tip from a confidential informant who warned federal agents that someone had placed a hit — a bounty — on a senior federal law enforcement official.

According to court documents, the informant said the threat was tied to gang activity and directed at a top Border Patrol commander.

The confidential source provided a screenshot of a Snapchat conversation in which a user — identified only by the name “Juan” and a handle that included references to a gang — appeared to offer $2,000 for information leading to the official’s location and $10,000 for his murder. Continue reading…