At least three people were shot, two of whom were killed, in a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, Fox News confirmed.
The FBI is deeming the incident a “targeted attack” aimed at ICE, with multiple sources confirming the alleged shooter to be 29-year-old Joshua Jahn. During a Wednesday morning press briefing in Dallas, FBI representatives stated that initial investigations revealed anti-ICE messages on bullet rounds found at the scene.
The incident reportedly took place as ICE officers were transferring detainees into the facility. Authorities say the shooter died from a self-inflicted injury soon after the attack. Three detainees were shot, with two succumbing to their injuries.
The three detainees were shot while inside a law enforcement van, ICE sources told Fox News’ Brooke Taylor.
Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, also addressed the press conference, condemning the violence and stating, “Violence has no place. It is wrong. If we want to have a debate about immigration, we can do so in the halls of Congress.”
Multiple people were shot at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. (Maxar/Fox News)
Representative Marc Veasey, D-Texas, whose district includes the ICE facility, stated his office is aware of the shooting and is keeping track of the developments.
“We are keeping the victims in our prayers and will update the North Texas community as we receive news on their conditions and learn more about the suspect,” Veasey wrote on X.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reacted to the attack on Wednesday, framing it as an “assassination.
“Texas fully supports ICE,” Abbott wrote. “Both the Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Texas National Guard work closely with ICE. This assassination will NOT slow our arrest, detention, and deportation of illegal immigrants. We will work with ICE and the Dallas Police Dept. to get to the bottom of the assassin’s motive. We will offer ICE additional support to assist their operations,” he added.
