New details emerge on alleged UFC terror plot targeting White House
New details have been revealed about an alleged terror plot against a UFC event near the White House. Authorities arrested five suspects across four states for planning explosive drone attacks, sniper ambushes and more. Evidence seized included guns, ammunition, tactical gear and phone screenshots of potential targets.
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Authorities have released all five mugshots of the suspects, including one who was all smiles, accused of plotting what prosecutors described as a “mass casualty event” targeting President Donald Trump and other high-profile officials during the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, making all five booking photos publicly available.
The men were arrested this month as part of a multi-state operation after federal authorities uncovered what prosecutors allege was a coordinated attack plan involving explosive-laden drones, sniper teams and safe houses intended to support an assault during the event.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro told Fox News on Wednesday that her office is not handling any portion of the case despite the alleged plot targeting a White House event.
“We do not have a piece of that case,” Pirro said.
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Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Omaha, Neb., was identified by federal prosecutors as the alleged ringleader of a plot targeting the White House UFC Freedom 250 event. (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)
Asked whether she expected the matter could eventually be brought to her office because the alleged target was in Washington, D.C., Pirro said prosecutors need activity within the district to establish jurisdiction.
“You have to have some kind of actual activity to bring a case,” Pirro said.
Fox News Digital obtained all five booking photos.
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Tycen Proper, 19, was arrested in connection to the alleged plot to target the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in Washington, D.C., over the weekend. (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office)
Tycen C. Proper, 19, of Ohio, is accused of compiling a target list containing 46 individuals and spending roughly $3,000 in graduation money on weapons, ammunition and tactical gear. Prosecutors allege investigators recovered writings outlining extremist beliefs and planning materials related to the plot.
Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of California, was among the five suspects charged in connection with the alleged scheme. Prosecutors say he participated in encrypted group communications used by members of the group as they discussed the operation.
Bryan Roa was arrested in California for alleged involvement in the plot. He was charged with conspiracy to commit murder. (DOJ)
Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of California, allegedly participated in discussions about contingency plans if members of the group were arrested. According to charging documents, Thomas suggested helping co-conspirators escape custody if necessary.
“We will try to break them out of jail if we need to,” Thomas allegedly said, according to court documents.
Daniel K. Eskridge, 32, of Kidder, Missouri, allegedly offered his rural property as a safe house and discussed constructing a hidden bunker beneath a shed, according to prosecutors. Investigators also allege he participated in conversations about acquiring explosive materials.
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Michael Thomas was arrested in California for alleged involvement in the plot. He was charged with conspiracy to commit murder. (DOJ)
Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska, who’s seen smiling in his mugshot released by officials, was identified by prosecutors as the alleged ringleader of the group.
According to charging documents, Alvarez used coded references in encrypted chats when discussing intended targets, including Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk.
The group allegedly planned to launch explosive-laden drones above the White House UFC event before targeting officials and security personnel as attendees evacuated the area.
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Daniel K. Eskridge, 32, allegedly offered his Missouri property as a safe house and discussed building a hidden bunker beneath a shed, according to charging documents. (Platte County, MO Sheriff’s Office)
Federal authorities allege the attack plan called for drones to detonate above the crowd, forcing attendees and designated “high-value targets” toward a southern evacuation point where sniper teams would be positioned.
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Investigators further allege members of the group discussed obtaining military ordnance after determining they lacked the expertise to manufacture explosives themselves. According to court filings, one proposal involved targeting the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant in Parsons, Kansas.
The criminal case remains pending.