Dallas ICE Shooter Joshua Jahn Identified by FBI/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Joshua Jahn, 29, was identified as the shooter who opened fire on a Dallas ICE facility, killing one and wounding two others before taking his own life. Investigators found anti-ICE messages on ammunition recovered at the scene. The shooting has sparked national outcry over politically motivated violence targeting federal law enforcement.
Dallas ICE Shooting Quick Looks
- Shooter Identified: Joshua Jahn, 29, confirmed as ICE facility attacker.
- Casualties: One killed, two wounded in van before gunman died by suicide.
- Location: Shooting occurred from rooftop near ICE building in Dallas.
- Weapon: Rifle found near Jahn’s body; shell casings marked with anti-ICE slogans.
- Target: Unmarked transport van with three detainees was directly attacked.
- FBI Reaction: Labelled as politically motivated attack on law enforcement.
- Past Links: Jahn possibly lived in Durant, Oklahoma.
- Context: Second major ICE-related attack in Texas within two months.
- Texas Leaders Respond: Governor and AG denounce politically charged violence.
- VP and DHS Secretary: Blame anti-ICE rhetoric for inciting real-world violence.
Deep Look: The Tragic Attack at the Dallas ICE Facility by Joshua Jahn
DALLAS — Authorities have identified 29-year-old Joshua Jahn as the gunman responsible for a deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas. The Wednesday morning attack left one person dead, two others wounded, and the gunman dead by suicide.
The violent incident occurred just after 7 a.m. when Jahn allegedly opened fire from a rooftop overlooking the ICE facility. According to federal sources, he indiscriminately targeted an unmarked detainee transport van parked in the sally port area of the facility. All three victims were inside the van at the time.
The shooter, reportedly armed with a high-powered rifle, took his own life shortly after the attack. Law enforcement located Jahn’s body and weapon on a nearby rooftop. Investigators discovered that the spent shell casings at the scene had been etched with an “anti-ICE” message — further evidence suggesting the shooter’s political motivation.
Anti-ICE Messaging Found at Scene
The FBI released a photo showing rifle ammunition engraved with anti-ICE messages, underscoring the targeted nature of the assault. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the presence of such messaging on ammunition magazines, calling it part of a broader, disturbing trend of ideologically driven attacks on federal agencies.
“This was not random,” Patel wrote. “These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not isolated. It has to end.”
Shooter May Have Lived in Oklahoma
Authorities believe Jahn may have been living in Durant, Oklahoma, at the time of the shooting. Dallas Police Chief David Comeaux confirmed the potential link and stated that investigators were pursuing that lead.
Jahn’s background and any potential affiliations are still under review, though no formal group connections have been disclosed.
Second ICE Attack in Two Months
The Dallas attack is the second violent incident targeting ICE facilities in Texas in recent weeks. Just two months ago, 16 people were charged in an ambush-style shooting at an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas. That incident left a police officer injured and raised alarms about growing hostility toward federal law enforcement.
Political Fallout and Strong Reactions
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a firm condemnation, describing the shooting as a politically fueled act of terror against law enforcement.
“The attack on ICE in Dallas is yet another despicable assault on law and order,” Paxton stated. “The epidemic of leftist political violence must end. Democrats have emboldened radicals to kill, steal, and destroy. But we will never surrender.”
Governor Greg Abbott echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing that the attack would not hinder Texas’ immigration enforcement.
“The shooter’s actions will not slow our arrest, detention, and deportation of illegal immigrants,” Abbott declared. “We will work with ICE and Dallas Police to uncover the full motive.”
Vice President, DHS Secretary Weigh In
Vice President JD Vance also responded, criticizing what he described as “obsessive attacks” on immigration enforcement agencies. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem went further, warning that inflammatory comparisons between ICE and historical authoritarian forces have real-world consequences.
“Comparing ICE to the Gestapo or slave patrols has consequences,” Noem wrote on social media. “The brave men and women of ICE work every day to make our communities safer. They deserve protection, not demonization.”
She emphasized that ICE agents are everyday Americans — parents, siblings, neighbors — who deserve to return home safely like anyone else.
Ongoing Investigation
Federal and local investigators continue to piece together Jahn’s background, potential motives, and any connections he may have had to organized groups or online radicalization. Authorities have not released additional details about the victims or whether they were the intended targets.
As the investigation unfolds, the FBI has pledged to lead a multi-agency effort to identify any broader threats to ICE facilities or personnel across the country.
The incident highlights the rising danger faced by law enforcement personnel amid increasingly hostile political discourse. It has also reignited a national conversation about how rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement may influence individuals to commit violence.
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