A shooting incident at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas early Wednesday morning resulted in the death of one detainee and critical injuries to two others. The shooter, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities confirmed.
Attack Details Emerge
The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m. on September 24, 2025, when the gunman, armed with a rifle, opened fire from the rooftop of an adjacent building onto the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) facility located on North Stemmons Freeway. Law enforcement officials stated that the shooter fired indiscriminately at the building, including at a transport van situated in the sallyport, where the detainees were located. The Dallas Police Department responded rapidly to the scene, where they discovered four individuals who had been shot.
Casualties and Investigation
Of the three ICE detainees struck by gunfire, one was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two were transported to a local hospital in critical condition. No ICE personnel or law enforcement officers were injured during the attack. The FBI has taken the lead in the investigation, classifying the event as an act of “targeted violence.” Early evidence recovered near the shooter included unspent bullet casings inscribed with the words “ANTI-ICE,” suggesting a potential ideological motive behind the assault.
Shooter Identified, Background
Authorities identified the deceased shooter as Joshua Jahn, a 29-year-old individual with ties to North Texas and Oklahoma. Records indicate Jahn had a prior marijuana possession charge in Collin County in 2015. Preliminary information suggests Jahn acted alone.
Official Response and Security Concerns
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemned the shooting, labeling it “an attack on ICE law enforcement.” In response to the incident and a perceived increase in violence targeting ICE personnel, Secretary Noem has ordered enhanced security measures at ICE facilities nationwide. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) noted that ICE officers have faced a significant rise in assaults, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance.
Broader Context of Immigration News
The shooting at the Dallas ICE facility occurs amidst ongoing political debate and heightened tensions surrounding immigration policy and enforcement in the United States. The event has drawn sharp reactions from political figures, with some framing it as an attack on law enforcement and blaming anti-ICE rhetoric from the “radical left.” This incident follows a pattern of recent threats and violence directed at immigration enforcement facilities in Texas and across the country, including a bomb threat at the same Dallas facility the previous month and attacks on other detention centers earlier in the year.
The FBI continues to work with federal and local partners to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging the public to report any relevant information to the FBI tip line. The ICE news regarding this incident highlights the complex and often volatile environment surrounding immigration enforcement operations.
