Gunman Opens Fire at ICE Facility in Dallas, Leaves One Dead and Two Injured

Wed Oct 22 2025 07:40:18 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas raises concerns of political violence as the shooter leaves behind ammunition marked with 'ANTI-ICE'.

The recent attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas resulted in the death of a detainee and critical injuries to two others. The shooter, a 29-year-old identified as Joshua Jahn, died by self-inflicted gunshot. The incident is the latest in a series of violent actions targeting ICE facilities, prompting discussions on the dangers of politically motivated rhetoric.

A detainee has died and two others are critically injured after a rooftop sniper opened fire at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) centre in Dallas, Texas, officials say.

The gunman fired indiscriminately at the ICE facility and at a nearby unmarked van, law enforcement officials say, before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No law enforcement were injured. FBI Director Kash Patel posted a photo on X of unused ammunition recovered from the scene. One casing has the phrase 'ANTI-ICE' on it.

It is the latest in a string of attacks on ICE facilities in recent months as the agency ramps up efforts to deliver on US President Donald Trump's pledge for mass deportations.

'While the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an ideological motive behind this attack,' Patel wrote on X. 'These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off.'

Dallas police said officers responded to an assist officer call at the facility around 6:40 am local time. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that three detainees were shot. One has died, and two are critically injured.

The acting ICE director, Todd Lyons, identified the shooter as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jahn had cannabis-related charges in Texas dating back to 2016, according to records. His brother, Noah Jahn, stated that his brother did not appear to have strong feelings about ICE.

The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of targeted violence, as rounds found near the shooter contained messages that are anti-ICE in nature.

This incident underscores a troubling trend, with increased threats against ICE personnel being linked to the intense political climate surrounding immigration policies. While motives remain unclear, the implications of this violence reflect the consequences of divisive rhetoric in current political discourse.