A shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning left one detainee dead and two others seriously wounded. Officials called the attack a “targeted” act against the agency. The gunman also died from a self-inflicted wound, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The Dallas Police Department said officers responded around 6:40 a.m. to reports of gunfire. Investigators found the suspect had fired from a nearby building into the government center. Thankfully, no law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared an image of unspent shell casings found at the scene. Notably, one casing featured the phrase “anti-ICE” written on it, hinting at a possible motive tied to hostility toward the agency. The shooting marks the second recent violent event at an ICE location in the Dallas area.
Earlier this summer, ICE officials said officers at a facility in Alvarado, just outside Dallas, were ambushed on July 4. The attackers, dressed in tactical gear, used fireworks to mask their assault. Federal prosecutors have charged 11 people related to that incident, describing it as a coordinated attack with AR-15-style rifles.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson called the events “scary,” reflecting concerns over growing tensions. President Donald Trump criticized the attack on social media, condemning the “anti-ICE” message and linking it to what he called ongoing violence from radical left groups.
In addition, the DHS revealed there was a bomb threat against the Dallas ICE facility last month. Authorities arrested a man and charged him with making terroristic threats.
At this point, the Dallas Police Department and federal investigators are looking into the shooting to determine all the details behind the attack. The incident highlights the heightened risks faced by immigration officers and staff amid increased enforcement efforts.