Anti-ICE Sniper K-lls Detainees Before Fatal Self-Shot

A gunman opened fire on a Dallas immigration detention facility early Wednesday, killing two detainees and critically wounding a third before ending his own life in what authorities described as a targeted attack.

The incident unfolded around 6 a.m. at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Commerce Street, where the shooter positioned himself on a nearby rooftop and fired multiple rounds into the building. No ICE officers were harmed, but the assault highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities at federal immigration sites.

Joshua Jahn, a 29-year-old from the Dallas area, has been named as the perpetrator by multiple law enforcement sources. He used a high-powered rifle in the sniper-style attack, striking victims who were housed in the facility awaiting deportation proceedings.

Jahn grew up in Allen, Texas, and had family ties extending to Durant and Fairview in Oklahoma. Records show he was a registered independent voter who last cast a ballot in the 2024 election, with no prior public activism tied to immigration issues.

Investigators recovered shell casings near Jahn’s body inscribed with “ANTI-ICE” in marker, suggesting a motive rooted in opposition to enforcement policies. The FBI released a photo of one such casing on social media to underscore the apparent ideological drive behind the violence.

Jahn faced a felony charge in 2016 for marijuana distribution in Collin County, Texas, to which he pleaded guilty, marking the extent of his known criminal history. At the time of the shooting, he was unemployed and planning to relocate to his parents’ home in Oklahoma after working sporadically in coding.

His older brother, Noah Jahn, expressed shock in interviews, saying he had met Joshua just two weeks earlier and saw no signs of brewing rage against ICE. Noah described his sibling as proficient with firearms from family use but not skilled enough for precision shots like those that killed the detainees.

The victims, all illegal immigrants held on various immigration violations, remained unidentified publicly as of late morning, with families notified by ICE officials. The wounded detainee underwent emergency surgery and was listed in serious condition at a local hospital.

Federal authorities condemned the attack as domestic terrorism, vowing a thorough probe into any online radicalization that may have fueled Jahn’s actions. ICE Director noted in a statement that such incidents underscore the need for enhanced security amid rising tensions over border policies.

This shooting comes amid a surge in assaults on immigration personnel, with at least five similar incidents reported nationwide since the start of the year. Lawmakers from both parties called for unity in protecting frontline workers, though debates over facility funding persist in Congress.

Local police in Fairview, Oklahoma, are aiding the multi-agency investigation, which includes digital forensics on Jahn’s devices for further clues. As the community reels, counseling services were activated for ICE staff and nearby residents affected by the morning’s chaos.