Authorities have identified Joshua Jahn, 29, as the perpetrator of Wednesday morning’s deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas.
According to law enforcement sources, Jahn opened fire on an unmarked transport van carrying detainees before taking his own life.
Officials report that the attack was politically motivated, with evidence suggesting a targeted animus toward ICE personnel, including at least one bullet casing marked “ANTI-ICE,” as noted by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Resist the Mainstream reported earlier that the shooting occurred shortly beforer 7 a.m. during routine detainee processing.
Jahn positioned himself on a nearby rooftop, using a sniper rifle to fire into the secured sally port area.
Two detainees were killed instantly, while a third remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Responding officers discovered Jahn dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, alongside the weapon used in the attack.
The FBI’s Dallas field office is coordinating the investigation with local authorities.
FBI Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock said early evidence indicated the shooter harbored deep resentment toward ICE, citing recovered shell casings and other items carrying anti-ICE messages.
ICE Director Todd Lyons confirmed that the attack appeared carefully planned, targeting both detainees and