Deadly Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility Leaves Three Detainees Shot, Suspect Dead
- Richard Sykes

- Sep 24
- 2 min read
Dallas, Texas — September 24, 2025 – A tragic shooting unfolded early Wednesday morning at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, Texas, leaving two detainees dead, one injured, and the suspected gunman deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Incident Overview
Time & Location: The shooting occurred around 6:40 a.m. at the ICE facility located at 8101 North Stemmons Freeway.
Suspect: Authorities identified the shooter as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, reportedly armed with a rifle and positioned on the roof of a nearby building.1
Victims: Three ICE detainees were shot—two fatally, one critically injured and transported to a hospital.2 3
Shooter’s Death: Jahn died by suicide as law enforcement agents approached him. His body was found atop a nearby immigration lawyer’s office.4

Investigation & Motive
Political Messaging: FBI officials revealed that shell casings recovered at the scene were engraved with the phrase “ANTI ICE,” suggesting a politically motivated attack.1
Law Enforcement Response: No ICE officers were injured. The FBI, Dallas Police Department, and Homeland Security are jointly investigating the incident.2 5

Official Reactions
Governor Greg Abbott: Condemned the attack, stating it “will NOT slow our arrest, detention, & deportation of illegal immigrants”.1
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: Called the violence “unprecedented” and urged prayers for the victims.2
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: Denounced the shooting and pledged continued efforts to combat targeted violence against law enforcement.1
Broader Context
This marks the third attack on a North Texas ICE facility in recent months, following bomb threats and other violent incidents. Officials are increasingly concerned about a pattern of targeted aggression toward immigration enforcement agencies.5 3
This is a developing story. Authorities are expected to release further details as the investigation continues.
References:
1Latest: Texas ICE facility attack suspected shooter ID'd. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/latest-texas-ice-facility-attack-suspected-shooter-id-d/ar-AA1NdEPO
2‘Multiple injuries and fatalities’ at shooting in US ICE facility. https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/multiple-injuries-and-fatalities-at-shooting-in-us-ice-facility/ar-AA1NdOjQ
3Two Detainees Reportedly Killed at Dallas ICE Facility After Possible Sniper Shooting. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/two-detainees-reportedly-killed-at-dallas-ice-facility-after-possible-sniper-shooting/ar-AA1NebiX
4Who was Dallas ICE facility shooting suspect? What we know about the gunman who shot himself in head. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/who-was-dallas-ice-facility-shooting-suspect-what-we-know-about-the-gunman-who-shot-himself-in-head/ar-AA1NdIta
5Authorities in Texas and Oklahoma investigate following fatal shooting at Dallas ICE facility. https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/authorities-in-texas-and-oklahoma-investigate-following-fatal-shooting-at-dallas-ice-facility/vi-AA1Nf2en


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