Dallas ICE Facility Shooting: A Community in Mourning
A candlelight vigil lit up the intersection outside Parkland Health on Thursday evening as a small group of people gathered to show support for the victims of the Dallas ICE facility shooting.
Brown Berets, a local civic activist group, organized the gathering at the intersection of Harry Hines and Lofland boulevards, where members set up tables, candles, flowers and Mexican flags with the sign “Viva Mexico.”
“We’re here to put the focus where it needs to be,” said Tony Rodriguez, regional commander of the group.
The Shooting Incident
Officials have said the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility was targeted by a shooter and a barrage of bullets on Wednesday that left one detainee dead and two others critically hurt.
Federal investigators on Thursday identified Joshua Jahn, 29, of Collin County, as the shooter.
Jahn, who hailed from Fairview, acted alone when he allegedly targeted ICE agents with a long-range rifle and was not intending to harm any detainees, Nancy Larson, acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, said at a Thursday afternoon news conference.
Community Response
The Brown Berets host a vigil outside of Parkland Hospital for migrants shot the previous day at the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 in Dallas.
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Among the detainees who were shot, one of them, who was seriously injured, is a Mexican citizen, according to the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The identities of the detainees who were shot have not yet been officially disclosed by the authorities.
Haley Paty, 31, of Dallas, said they came to Thursday’s vigil to stand in solidarity with the community.
Paty said they are trying to use their privilege as a “palm-colored person” to speak up for those who are being silenced by the Trump administration.
“The rhetoric is horrific, and it’s only going to lead to more and more violence,” Paty said.
Vigil and Support
Rodriguez said his organization has information about one of the victims of the shooting being treated at Parkland Health hospital, but did not disclose it.
“We are here to talk to our people (and) tell them we are here with them,” Rodriguez said.
“The story is not about ICE being attacked, it’s about our community being attacked.
We’re pushing back against that narrative.”
Conclusion
The Dallas ICE facility shooting has left a community in mourning, with many calling for an end to violence and hate rhetoric.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, the community is coming together to support the victims and their families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened at the Dallas ICE facility?
A: A shooter targeted the facility, leaving one detainee dead and two others critically hurt.
Q: Who was the shooter?
A: Federal investigators identified Joshua Jahn, 29, of Collin County, as the shooter.
Q: What was the motive behind the shooting?
A: The motive is still under investigation, but authorities say Jahn acted alone and targeted ICE agents with a long-range rifle.
Q: How is the community responding to the shooting?
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