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The FBI has publicly identified another suspect in the case surrounding the UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, DC, after court documents were unsealed Monday in the Western District of Missouri.
A newly unsealed criminal complaint names Missouri defendant Jordan W. Rincker as an alleged member of the conspiracy, bringing the total number of publicly identified defendants to six. Five suspects were indicted in mid-June in connection with the plot.
The alleged plan involved the use of drones loaded with explosives to hit buildings near the event, forcing many people to evacuate and direct the crowd to a group of shooters, FBI officials said.
A “second wave” at the time was reportedly planned to attack the White House gate, according to FBI officials.
Five suspects have been indicted for allegedly plotting against President Donald Trump and other officials during the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. From left: Daniel K. Eskridge, Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, Bryan Omar Roa, Michael Alan Thomas and Tycen C. Proper. (Jacquelyn Martin-Pool/Getty Images)
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Prosecutors said the conspirators met in March through a TikTok community known as “Vanguard of the Old” where participants shared workout videos and tactical content before moving on to encrypted Signal chats.
According to the recently unsealed complaint, members of the conspiracy allegedly agreed to commit murder in and around the White House grounds during the UFC Freedom 250 event. The complaint states that the plot was active from approximately March to June 21.
Federal investigators say the members obtained firearms, ammunition, gear and other tactical items in preparation for the attack.
The complaint states that Tycen Proper is alleged to have found ammunition boxes, plates, guns and clothing, while Daniel Eskridge is said to have found several guns, a helmet and a ballistic vest.
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The newly unsealed file also says Eskridge allegedly shared a photo of tactical equipment, including a gun, helmet and ballistic vest, with conspirators on the SimpleX encrypted messaging site in May.
President Donald Trump hosts the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026, celebrating his 80th birthday with a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches. (Jacquelyn Martin/Getty Images)
Prosecutors allege that Rincker played a role in the conspiracy.
He allegedly accepted a $1,200 payment from defendant Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, allegedly sent Bryan Omar Roa $100 to help finance Roa’s trip from California to Washington and allegedly passed a loaded handgun to Alvarez during an in-person meeting, according to the complaint.
The complaint goes on to say that Roa allegedly began driving from California to Washington on June 11 to participate in the attack.
The plot was allegedly foiled after the mother of Proper, the 19-year-old Ohio defendant in the case, tipped off the FBI.
The seizure of Proper’s phone helped investigators identify other members of the alleged network.
UFC fighters compete in matches inside the octagon during the event. (FBI)
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Investigators say the network extended beyond the five men originally charged. Proper’s phone consisted of a main Signal interview with about 19 alleged participants, according to court records, as well as smaller active discussion groups organized by role and location.
It is reported that tension has arisen between government agencies regarding the decision to make this case public.
Two senior US officials told Fox News that Secret Service leadership wants to delay disclosing the investigation until more people are arrested, fearing that publicizing the investigation could alert other subjects and complicate the ongoing investigation.
