Shooting at ICE Detention Center in Dallas
A Mexican citizen is among those injured in the Wednesday morning shooting at an ICE detention center in Dallas, officials said.
Mexican authorities confirmed that a man was hospitalized as a result of the shooting, although they did not release his name or information about his condition.
“It is unfortunate that a Mexican citizen was a victim, but we are providing all consular assistance to his immediate family to offer them whatever support is necessary,” Eloy Monge, Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs at the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas, said to The Dallas Morning News.
Monge said it cannot yet be ruled out that other Mexicans were affected in the shooting, but that the case of the hospitalized person is the only one that has been confirmed to them by U.S. authorities.
Support for the Injured Mexican Citizen
The consul confirmed that the immediate family of the injured man is in North Texas and said that they are being provided with permits so they can visit him in the hospital.
This afternoon, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores, confirmed that the injured hospitalized victim is a Mexican citizen.
“The consular representation contacted his family to provide them with the appropriate support and legal advice,” SRE stated in a release. “They are also in constant communication with the authorities conducting the investigation and are awaiting authorization to visit the Mexican national in the hospital.”
Hotline Established for Affected Individuals
Monge said they received multiple phone calls asking about the wellbeing of their relatives, who were detained or were in the vicinity of ICE, and all have been given information that has allowed them to know that their loved ones were not affected.
The Mexican Consulate in Dallas has established a hotline at 214-621-0198 for people affected by the shooting or who have questions about the incident to call for more information.
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Investigation into the Shooting
A collection of notes in the home of the suspect, Joshua Jahn, indicated he intended to “maximize lethality” against ICE agents, federal officials say.
Investigators have been analyzing devices, data and writings recovered from Joshua Jahn’s home to learn more about why he reportedly held “anti-ICE” sentiments.
Conclusion
The shooting at the ICE detention center in Dallas has resulted in the injury of a Mexican citizen, and an investigation is underway to determine the motives behind the attack. The Mexican Consulate in Dallas has established a hotline for individuals affected by the shooting, and consular assistance is being provided to the immediate family of the injured man.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened at the ICE detention center in Dallas?
A: A shooting occurred at the ICE detention center in Dallas, resulting in the injury of a Mexican citizen.
Q: Who was injured in the shooting?
A: A Mexican citizen was hospitalized as a result of the shooting, although his name and condition have not been released.
Q: What support is being provided to the injured man and his family?
A: The Mexican Consulate in Dallas is providing consular assistance to the immediate family of the injured man, including permits to visit him in the hospital.
Q: Is there a hotline available for individuals affected by the shooting?
A: Yes, the Mexican Consulate in Dallas has established a hotline at 214-621-0198 for people affected by the shooting or who have questions about the incident.
