Introduction to the Dallas ICE Shooting
The 29-year-old man who opened fire on a Dallas ICE facility left behind handwritten notes at his home in Oklahoma that shared a motive for his attack – to terrorize ICE employees. FBI and Department of Homeland Security officials gave an update on what they’ve learned in their investigation at a news conference held on Thursday afternoon.
Joshua Jahn’s Motives
FBI Director Kash Patel and Dallas FBI Special Agent in Charge Joseph Rothrock released new information about the shooting suspect behind Wednesday morning’s attack. In a post on social media, Director Patel said the FBI has been working around the clock to seize devices, exploit data, and process writings found at Joshua Jahn’s home and in his bedroom. According to Patel, Jahn downloaded a document titled "Dallas County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management," which contained a list of Department of Homeland Security facilities. He also conducted multiple searches of ballistics and the "Charlie Kirk Shot Video" between Sept. 23 and Sept. 24. Jahn allegedly left handwritten notes behind that read in part, "Hopefully this will give ICE agents real terror, to think, ‘Is there a sniper with AP rounds on that roof?’" "To include Jahn’s own words in his handwritten notes, Jahn specifically intended to kill ICE agents. He fired at transport vehicles carrying ICE personnel, federal agents, and detainees. He also fired multiple shots into the windows of the office building, where numerous ICE employees do their jobs every day," Rothrock said during a news conference. Both FBI officials said it’s clear Jahn engaged in a high degree of pre-attack planning.
Heroic ICE Agents
Several ICE and ATF agents reportedly helped detainees escape after they came under fire in the sally port. They’re being hailed as heroes. "I want to address the heroism of our federal agents. Yesterday, while under fire, ICE agents and ATF agents who were also present in the facility, the sally port Area worked together to remove detainees from the vans and get them to safety while the bullets were flying. These agents were heroic, clearly willing to lay down their lives to save the lives of the detainees in their custody. And that’s an extremely important point to make at this point in time. I want to express my deepest appreciation for the bravery of these law enforcement officers yesterday and every single day that they go out there to keep us safe," Larson said. "Those ICE officers just showed the world who they really are – law enforcement officers who want the best for our country. That’s ICE. Integrity. Courage. Excellence," added Marco Charles, the Dallas ICE field office director of Enforcement and Removal Operations.
ICE Security Heightened
Right now, additional security is stationed outside the ICE facility in Dallas. Immigration check-ins at the facility are on hold until Monday. Those check-ins are a regular part of ICE operations as a way to keep track of migrants in and around North Texas. The Department of Homeland Security is also increasing security at all ICE facilities across the country.
Dallas ICE Shooting
Investigators are searching for a motive in the shooting at a Dallas ICE facility that left one person dead and two others injured. Two homes associated with the suspected gunman were searched. A former FBI counterterrorism expert will discuss the heightened security, the investigation and the suspect. The FBI is investigating Wednesday morning’s shooting at a Dallas ICE facility as an act of targeted violence. Officials said a sniper on the roof of a nearby building fired indiscriminately at the detention center, hitting three detainees who were arriving in a transport van. One of those detainees was killed and two others were critically injured. No law enforcement officers were hurt. Sources identified the shooter as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who had ties to North Texas and Oklahoma. Investigators said he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as agents approached him. While a motive for the shooting has not been released, bullets found at the scene had an anti-ICE message.
The Victims
It’s been over 14 hours since the shooting at this ICE facility that left 2 people dead including the shooter and injured two others. While we know the identity of the suspected shooter we’ve received almost no information on the identity of the victims. But we have been able to confirm that one of the victims is a Mexican national. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed at least one of the injured detainees is of Mexican nationality.
Who is Joshua Jahn?
Jahn had ties to North Texas and Oklahoma and federal investigators searched at least two homes connected to him. He was linked to a home in Durant, Oklahoma, and a home in Fairview, which is in Collin County. Investigators were seen taking boxes out of one of the homes in Fairview. Jahn does not appear to have a long criminal history. Court records show he hasn’t been convicted of a violent crime, but was arrested in 2015 for marijuana possession in Collin County. A spokesperson for Collin College in McKinney confirmed Jahn studied at the school at various times between 2013 and 2018.
Conclusion
The Dallas ICE shooting has left many questions unanswered, but one thing is clear: the attack was a deliberate act of violence intended to terrorize ICE employees. The investigation is ongoing, and as more information becomes available, we will learn more about the motives behind the shooting and the individuals involved.
FAQs
Q: Who was the shooter in the Dallas ICE facility attack?
A: The shooter was identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn.
Q: What was the motive behind the attack?
A: According to handwritten notes left behind by Jahn, the motive was to terrorize ICE employees.
Q: How many people were killed and injured in the attack?
A: One person was killed, and two others were injured.
Q: Was the shooter affiliated with any groups or organizations?
A: There is no evidence to suggest that Jahn was a member of any specific group or entity.
Q: What is being done to increase security at ICE facilities?
A: The Department of Homeland Security is increasing security at all ICE facilities across the country.
