Dallas, Texas – Federal authorities announced the arrest of a 23-year-old man from Mexico living in Dallas who allegedly used TikTok to solicit others to kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The suspect, Eduardo Aguilar, was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged by federal complaint for transmitting a communication containing a threat in interstate or foreign commerce, according to Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Nancy E. Larson.
The criminal complaint stems from a TikTok post made on October 9, 2025, in which Aguilar reportedly offered payment for the killing of ICE agents. The post, written in Spanish and featuring both black-and-white and red-and-white text, stated: “I need 10 dudes in Dallas with determination (guts) who aren’t afraid to [two skull emojis].” Prosecutors explained that the skull emojis are commonly used as a substitute for the word “die.” The post further read: “10K for each ICE agent.”
Authorities say the TikTok message amounted to a solicitation for violence and an attempt to incite others to target federal officers. The seriousness of the post prompted an immediate investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Federal Officials Condemn the Threat
“Threats against our law enforcement officers are completely unacceptable,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson in a statement announcing the arrest. “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 possible.”…