Alleged Chicago Gang Member Charged for Putting Bounty on Border Patrol Chief

A $10,000 bounty was allegedly placed on the life of Gregory Bovino, who is leading a crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chicago.

Gregory K. Bovino, U.S. Border Patrol El Centro sector chief, walks on the scene as a large group of federal law enforcement officers arrive at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles on July 7, 2025. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images

Federal authorities have charged an alleged Chicago gang member with plotting to kill a senior immigration enforcement officer spearheading a large-scale operation in the city.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, an alleged member of the Latin Kings gang, faces charges of soliciting fellow gang members and others to gather intelligence on the officer and offering $10,000 for his murder.