A gunman opened fire on individuals at an immigration center in Dallas, Texas, resulting in one fatality before taking his own life. The shooter has been identified as Joshua Jahn, 29, who allegedly shot three detainees at the Dallas ICE facility. Authorities reported that at least four people were shot, with one individual succumbing to their injuries.
The FBI discovered bullets with anti-ICE messages near the gunman. Joseph Rothrock, the head of the Texas FBI field office, stated that initial evidence from the recovered rounds indicated anti-ICE sentiments. This incident is noted as a recent example of such targeted attacks.
A witness, Arianny Sierra, recounted hearing approximately 20 shots while waiting for her husband at the ICE facility. Sierra, who was with her young son in the car, sought shelter upon hearing the gunfire. She expressed relief that her family was unharmed, emphasizing their escape from violence in their home country.
Senator Ted Cruz condemned the violence as an “act of targeted violence” and emphasized the need to halt politically motivated violence. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attributed blame to Democrats for the shooting, denouncing the anti-ICE messaging on the shell casings and highlighting the challenges faced by ICE personnel.
The incident has sparked concerns about escalating threats and violence against ICE officials, with calls to cease demonizing law enforcement agencies and individuals. The authorities are investigating the shooting as a targeted act of violence, underscoring the need to address and prevent such incidents in the future.