Full Breakdown
Plot to Attack UFC Freedom 250 at the White House Foiled After Mother’s Alert
6/22/2026, 12:52:07 AM
Plot to Attack UFC Freedom 250 at the White House
On June 14, 2026 the mixed-martial-arts event UFC Freedom 250 was slated for the White House South Lawn. Federal prosecutors allege a coordinated plan to assault the gathering, targeting government officials and attendees. The scheme was uncovered after Tycen Proper’s mother reported her son’s weapons, ammunition, and intent to “fight the corrupt government.” Prosecutors have charged Proper and four co-accused with conspiracy against the United States, attempted murder of a federal officer, and multiple firearms offenses. The investigation, led by the FBI, Secret Service and ATF, resulted in arrests in four states.
Ideological Motivation and Planning
Law-enforcement officials describe the group as adhering to an “accelerationist” ideology that seeks to destabilize American capitalism. Encrypted Signal chats contained detailed maps of the National Capitol Region, sniper-site coordinates, and proposed drone launch points. Participants discussed a tiered structure: ground operators, drone pilots, logistical suppliers and social-media influencers, and they outlined “as deadly as we can get” tactics.
Key Suspects and Their Roles
- Tycen Proper (19, Danville, Ohio) – communicated via Signal, admitted planning the attack, and stored firearms later seized from his grandfather’s home.
- Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez (31, Mexico, alias “Shepherd”) – identified by the FBI as the ringleader who organized the plot and detailed counter-sniper and drone usage.
- Michael Alan Thomas (32) – coordinated funding, posted “$1300 gets us the drones and the charges. Yes we should all pitch in and we need it asap…” and defined the tier system.
- Bryan Omar Roa (24) – his California residence yielded a rifle, handgun, tactical belt, ammunition and a two-way radio; his phone showed chat participation.
- Daniel K. Eskridge (32, Missouri) – discussed sniper teams, target selection of “big” public figures, and the $1,300 financing plan for five three-person teams.
Chronology of the Investigation
- June 10 – Proper’s mother contacts her cousin, the chief deputy of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, reporting weapons and extremist intent; officers retrieve firearms and transport Proper to Knox Community Hospital.
- June 10 – Proper is arrested after the mother files a formal report.
- June 13 – Search warrants at Thomas’s and Eskridge’s homes seize rifles, extended-magazine ammunition, pistols and tactical gear.
- June 14 – FBI arrests Alvarez in Omaha, Nebraska; simultaneous arrests occur in Ohio, Missouri and California.
- June 16 – The Department of Justice announces federal charges against the five suspects.
Scope of the Conspiracy
Law-enforcement sources indicate at least 12 individuals across the United States were involved. Arrests span Ohio, Missouri, California, and Nebraska. Seized equipment includes rifles, shotguns, pistols, ammunition, tactical vests, infrared laser pointers and plans for armed drones. The group sought $1,300 to purchase “drones and the charges” and to fund five three-person teams.
Official Government Responses
Acting Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Lauren Bis said, “This illegal alien from Mexico should never have been allowed in our country… He will face justice and swiftly be removed from our country.” The Department of Justice characterized Alvarez as the planner and organizer, and ICE lodged a detainer for him. Joseph Patituce, counsel for Proper, stated his client “takes the allegations … very seriously.” The FBI, Secret Service and ATF confirmed joint participation in the investigation.
Criticism and Opposition
The source material does not present any dissenting or critical commentary on the investigation or charges.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This illegal alien from Mexico should never have been allowed in our country. He was the ringleader of a failed terror attack targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House,” — Lauren Bis, Acting Assistant Secretary, DHS
- “My client takes the allegations against him very seriously and we are going to take the case one step, and one day, at a time as we move the case forward,” — Joseph Patituce, attorney for Tycen Proper
- “$1300 gets us the drones and the charges. Yes we should all pitch in and we need it asap…” — Michael Alan Thomas, alleged co-conspirator
- “He's texting somebody. If you go ahead and get a hold of his phone or his text messages, it's all in there,” — Tycen Proper’s mother
- “It's all on his phone. I saw him on Google Maps, he had a little pin dropped in it. I saw on Google maps, Washington, D.C.” — Tycen Proper’s mother
- “Tier one status is not something to take lightly.” — Michael Alan Thomas, alleged co-conspirator
Ongoing Investigation and Gaps
Authorities continue to pursue additional participants and have not disclosed the full roster of alleged conspirators. No conflicting reports have emerged in the available sources, but the investigation remains active as federal agencies seek further evidence and potential charges.
