Federal officials have identified the gunman behind a deadly attack on a Texas ICE facility as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn. The suspect opened fire on a vehicle holding detainees outside the Dallas ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) building before taking his own life. At least two detainees were killed during the attack, which authorities are investigating as politically motivated.
Jahn reportedly left a bullet casing marked with the phrase “anti-ICE,” a detail pointing to ideological motivation. He had a prior criminal history, having been arrested in 2016 for felony marijuana delivery in Travis County. Jahn pled guilty and received probation. Law enforcement sources say he acted alone and did not attempt to breach the building itself.
The shooter targeted a sally port van—used to transport detainees—firing multiple rounds into the vehicle. None of the ICE officers or staff on the premises were harmed. The quick response from armed personnel inside the facility likely prevented further bloodshed. ICE and local law enforcement are reviewing surveillance and ballistic evidence to determine the full sequence of events.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem condemned the violence and warned that inflammatory rhetoric directed at ICE is creating real-world consequences. The Dallas ICE office has received multiple threats in recent months, including a bomb threat in August, prompting concerns about escalating hostility toward immigration enforcement.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased detainees pending notification of families. The FBI is assisting with the ongoing investigation, which includes analysis of the shooter’s digital footprint and possible ideological connections. Security protocols at ICE facilities nationwide are under review.
