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In a harrowing early-morning incident, three people were shot at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas. The shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
What Happened
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The attack unfolded around 6:40 a.m. as shots rang out at the facility’s sally port, where detainees are moved through secured passages.
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Initial reports indicate the shooter fired from an elevated position—possibly a rooftop of an adjacent building—targeting detainees inside the ICE office.
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Two of the wounded were rushed to a nearby hospital; one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
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No ICE agents or law enforcement officers were reported injured in the attack.
Shooter & Investigation
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The gunman died by suicide at the scene.
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Investigators are treating the event as a targeted act of violence, noting preliminary evidence of anti-ICE messages found near the shooter’s location.
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The FBI has taken lead responsibility in the investigation, working with local authorities to establish motive, timeline, and whether others were involved.
Repercussions & Reactions
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Officials expressed concern over escalating violence directed at immigration agencies and emphasized the need for increased protective measures around ICE facilities.
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Local, state, and federal leaders issued statements condemning the attack and offering support to victims and their families.
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The incident is expected to trigger reviews of security protocols at similar facilities across the country.
