What happened?
A gunman opened fire on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas on Wednesday morning, killing one detainee and critically injuring two others before taking his own life. Authorities identified the shooter as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
How the attack unfolded
Investigators said Jahn fired multiple rounds from a nearby rooftop into a van inside the facility’s sally port, striking three detainees. No ICE officers were injured. A bullet casing recovered at the scene bore the words “ANTI-ICE,” which officials described as evidence of a possible ideological motive. The FBI said the attack is being investigated as an act of “targeted violence.”
Victims
Federal officials confirmed that one detainee was killed, while two others remain in critical condition. Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said one of the injured victims is a Mexican national. Their identities have not been released.
Federal response
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called the shooting “an attack on law enforcement and those under our custody,” and announced that more ICE agents and law enforcement officers will be hired in response. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said: “My heart goes out to that detainee’s family. We’re charged with their protection, their custody. Nothing like that should happen.”
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both suggested the attack was politically motivated, blaming “radical left Democrats” for fueling anti-ICE sentiment. FBI Director Kash Patel posted an image of a bullet casing inscribed with “ANTI-ICE” in blue writing.
Shooter’s background
Public records show Jahn previously pleaded guilty to a 2016 felony marijuana charge in Texas. His brother, Noah Jahn, said he was shocked, describing him as “not politically interested” and “not the action type.” Former acquaintances recalled Jahn being vocal about immigration issues but said they were surprised he resorted to violence.
Bigger picture
The Dallas shooting is the second rooftop-style attack in Texas in two weeks, intensifying concerns about escalating threats against federal agencies. Officials warn that rising political rhetoric targeting immigration enforcement could be fueling acts of violence against ICE facilities and personne
