Shooting at ICE facility in Dallas: One dead, two injured anti Anti-ICE messages found on attacker. A shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday morning shook the entire region. One person was killed and two others were injured. Authorities have confirmed that the attacker committed suicide, and bullets recovered at the scene were found engraved with anti-ICE messages. In this article, we will discuss all aspects of the incident, the latest updates on the investigation, and possible motives
Incident Details
According to the Dallas Police Department, police responded immediately after receiving an emergency call at approximately 6:40 a.m. Wednesday. Preliminary investigation revealed that a suspect opened fire on the government building from a nearby building. Two people were shot and immediately taken to the hospital, while one person died at the scene. The deceased has been identified as the attacker, who committed suicide by shooting himself.
Joe Rothrock, head of the FBI field office in Dallas, stated at a press conference that bullets found with the suspect were engraved with messages of an “anti-ICE” nature. This discovery gives grounds to view the incident as a targeted attack. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in a post that the phrase “anti-ICE” was clearly written on one of the spent bullet casings.
Condition of the Victims
Parkland Hospital in Dallas confirmed that two individuals injured in the incident have been admitted. However, a hospital spokesperson did not share any details about the injured. Law enforcement sources told CNN that at least two of the injured were in ICE custody. ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons said the scene has been secured, and three individuals confirmed to have been shot have been hospitalized.
Investigation and Official Statement
The FBI is investigating the incident as targeted violence. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bonging said his agency is working closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies in Dallas. He emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and all possible angles are being examined.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement, “We don’t yet know the exact motive of the attacker, but it’s clear that our ICE law enforcement officers are facing unprecedented violence. Strong action is needed to prevent such incidents.”
Politician Reactions
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz condemned the incident, saying, “Politically motivated violence is unacceptable.” He noted that this is the third attack on ICE or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Texas. Another Republican, Senator John Cornyn, called the shooting “horrific” and said his team was coordinating with authorities in Dallas to provide all necessary resources to the investigation.
Vice President J.D. Vance called the attack a “crazy attack on law enforcement,” although it later became clear that no ICE agents were injured. Vance wrote on the social media platform X, “My prayers go out to all those injured in this attack and their families.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement, “Texas fully supports ICE. This attack will not undermine our process of arresting, detaining, and deporting illegal immigrants. We will work closely with Dallas police and ICE to understand the motive of this killer.”
Message from the Mayor of Dallas
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson appealed to residents at a press conference for peace and patience. He said, “Our law enforcement partners and the Dallas Police Department are conducting a thorough investigation. Please let them do their work.”
Widening Impact of the Incident
This shooting comes at a time when there is intense debate in the United States about immigration policies and the role of ICE. The presence of “anti-ICE” messages suggests that the attacker’s motive may be political or ideological. This incident could further intensify discussions about the security of law enforcement agencies and immigration policies, not only in Dallas but across the country.
The shooting at the ICE facility in Dallas has raised many questions. The investigation is still in its early stages, and authorities say they are committed to uncovering the shooter’s motive and the full story behind this incident. In the meantime, Dallas residents and those across the country are being urged to maintain peace and cooperate with the investigation.
We will continue to monitor this incident for the latest updates and share new information as it emerges.
