Introduction to the Incident
AUSTIN — Department of Homeland Security officials have identified the three victims who were shot Wednesday at the Dallas office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, from El Salvador, was killed when a gunman fired on the office building at around 6:30 a.m., according to an official with the Department of Homeland Security. Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, from Venezuela, and Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, from Mexico, were also shot. It is not known how many times each man was shot or where they were hit.
The Aftermath
The identities of the three individuals were provided to The Dallas Morning News by DHS on Saturday. It remains unclear, however, when and where ICE agents arrested the three men. DHS did not provide an update Saturday on the condition of the two men wounded in the attack and did not immediately respond to a follow-up email asking for an update on their conditions. The shooter, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, of Fairview, took his own life after shooting at the office. Authorities say Jahn was targeting ICE employees, but the three victims were all migrants.
The Victims
Not much is known about the three victims, such as when they arrived in the U.S., if they lived in North Texas or information about family members. A GoFundMe for Garcia-Hernandez was established by his sister-in-law to help pay for the medical expenses. The fundraiser seeks $100,000 to help cover his medical costs and for his wife, who is pregnant and could give birth soon. Garcia-Hernandez was the sole income provider. “He is in grave condition,” wrote Gabriela Gauffeny, the organizer of the fundraiser. The GoFundMe had raised more than $25,000 as of Saturday afternoon.
Deportation Proceedings
Marcos Charles, the executive associate director for ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations, said in a news conference Thursday the victims would still go through the deportation proceedings. Individuals arrested by ICE are placed into deportation proceedings and usually have a chance to appear before an immigration judge before they are ordered to be deported from the country.
Related News
Impact on the Community
The shooting has resulted in an increased fear within immigrant communities, according to migrants who spoke to The News. Migrants living in the country without proper legal authority already feared the possibility they would be arrested and deported. There is also concern among ICE agents and employees following Wednesday’s shooting. “There is a heightened sense of security for everybody,” Charles said Thursday in a news conference, “not only at work but for their families, for their families, for their loved ones.”
Breaking News
Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Conclusion
The shooting at the Dallas office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement has resulted in the death of one migrant and the injury of two others. The incident has also led to an increased fear within immigrant communities and concern among ICE agents and employees. The victims will still go through deportation proceedings, despite the shooting. A GoFundMe has been established to help pay for the medical expenses of one of the victims.
FAQs
Q: Who were the victims of the shooting?
A: The victims were Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, from El Salvador, Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, from Venezuela, and Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, from Mexico.
Q: What was the condition of the two men wounded in the attack?
A: The condition of the two men wounded in the attack was not immediately available.
Q: Who was the shooter?
A: The shooter was identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, of Fairview.
Q: Why did the shooter target the ICE office?
A: Authorities say Jahn was targeting ICE employees, but the three victims were all migrants.
Q: Will the victims still go through deportation proceedings?
A: Yes, according to Marcos Charles, the executive associate director for ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations.
Q: How can I get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond?
A: You can get the latest breaking news by signing up for our newsletter, which can be found on our website.
