Details Emerge on Dallas ICE Facility Shooting and Suspect Joshua Jahn
On the morning of September 24, 2025, a shooting occurred at a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas, leaving one person dead and two critically wounded. The perpetrator, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, fired multiple shots from a rooftop before fatally shooting himself as law enforcement converged on the scene.
The attack began at approximately 6:40 a.m. when Jahn opened fire indiscriminately at an ICE transport van and the building’s fortified sally port, an entryway design typically used in prisons and military installations to secure individuals. Witnesses reported hearing between six and ten gunshots before the gunman turned the weapon on himself.
All three victims were inside the transport van at the time of the shooting. Initially, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported two fatalities, but officials later clarified that one victim died while two others remain in critical condition. Among the wounded is a Mexican national, reflecting the diverse population detained at ICE facilities.
Suspect Background and Investigation
Police identified the shooter as Joshua Jahn, who has a criminal record including a 2015 marijuana possession arrest in Collin County, Texas. Following the shooting, law enforcement conducted raids at two addresses linked to Jahn—in Fairview, Texas, and Durant, Oklahoma—to ascertain any motives or accomplices.
According to Jahn’s brother, Joshua was not known to be politically active or outspoken against ICE policies; the family was surprised by the attack. The brother remarked, “I didn’t know he had any political intent at all,” and also noted the family owned rifles which Joshua was familiar with. However, he expressed doubt about Joshua’s marksmanship ability, saying, “He would not be able to make any shots like that.” This raises questions about the suspect’s proficiency and mental state during the incident.
Jahn was politically registered as an independent in Oklahoma, last participating in an election in November 2024, and had voted in the 2020 Texas Democratic presidential primary. According to The New York Times, Jahn maintained a notable online presence, including multiple Reddit accounts predominantly related to marijuana, cars, video games, and the television show South Park. There was no clear political rhetoric evident from his online activities.
Response and Security Measures
The shooting prompted rapid response from dozens of police units and multiple ambulance teams arriving at the facility in the early hours. The incident has highlighted the vulnerability of ICE transport operations and detention procedures, underscoring the need to review security protocols at such high-risk sites.
Federal and local authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack, with no immediate claims of responsibility. The event has further intensified debate over immigration enforcement policies and the safety of detained individuals and personnel at ICE facilities nationwide.
As the community mourns the loss and prays for the recovery of the injured, officials have pledged transparency and continued updates as new information surfaces.