A tragic incident unfolded at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas when a shooter on a rooftop targeted detainees, resulting in one death and two critically wounded individuals. The assailant, later identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, took his own life after the attack. The motive behind this violence remains under investigation.
The attack, marked by shots fired at the ICE building early Wednesday, prompted heightened security measures at ICE facilities nationwide. FBI Director Kash Patel shared a concerning detail of a bullet inscribed with “ANTI-ICE,” pointing to a potential targeted nature of the violence. This incident follows a recent trend of targeted violence in the U.S., fueling concerns amidst the ongoing immigration debate.
The American Immigration Lawyers Association emphasized the human impact of such violence, calling for dignity and respect for all individuals involved in the immigration process. Authorities are treating this shooting as targeted violence, with the gunman reportedly using a bolt-action rifle during the attack.
The community around the ICE facility was shaken by the incident, with witnesses recounting their fear and uncertainty during the shooting. Little is known about the shooter, Joshua Jahn, who had connections to a local college and had undertaken transient work in the past.
Political figures and advocacy groups have condemned the violence and called for an end to attacks on law enforcement and ICE personnel. The recent uptick in targeting ICE agents has raised concerns about the safety and security of these facilities across the country.