Texas ICE Facility Shooting Leaves One Dead, Motivated by Anti-ICE Sentiment

Fri Oct 10 2025 19:48:18 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A recent shooting at a Dallas ICE facility resulted in one death and two critical injuries, with the shooter leaving behind ammunition inscribed with an anti-ICE message. The investigation reveals an ideological motive behind the attack, prompting discussions on the increasing violence against immigration enforcement.

A sniper opened fire at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas, leading to one death and two critical injuries among detainees. The shooter, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The FBI is investigating the attack as ideologically motivated, following evidence that included ammunition marked with an 'ANTI-ICE' message. This incident adds to a concerning trend of violence against ICE facilities in the U.S.

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.

Dallas police said officers responded to an assist officer call at the facility around 06:40 local time (11:40 GMT).

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said three detainees were shot. One has died, and two were critically injured, it said.

The department had initially said two people had died in addition to the shooter, only to revise that information conditions hours later.

Jahn had cannabis-related charges in Texas dating back to 2016, according to records seen by the BBC.

The shooter deliberately targeted law enforcement with a high-powered rifle, according to acting ICE director Todd Lyons.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz condemned politically motivated violence during a conference where officials discussed this attack.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated the shooting should be a wake-up call to the far-left regarding the consequences of their rhetoric about ICE.

All sides of the political spectrum have expressed concerns over the escalation of violence against law enforcement as the shooting highlights a need for responsible dialogue and a reduction in divisive political rhetoric.