Authorities have identified the gunman responsible for Wednesday’s deadly sniper attack outside a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn.
The attack left four people dead, including Jahn, and has sparked widespread concern about security surrounding federal operations. Investigators said unspent cartridges engraved with “ANTI-ICE” were found near Jahn’s body, suggesting an ideological motive.
The incident began shortly before 6:40 a.m. on September 24, 2025, when Dallas police received reports of gunfire near the 8100 block of North Stemmons Freeway. Investigators determined that Jahn had positioned himself on the rooftop of a building adjacent to the ICE facility and opened fire on an unmarked van transporting detainees as it entered the premises.
Three detainees were struck. One died at the scene, while two others were rushed to a nearby hospital. By midday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that a second detainee had died from injuries, bringing the victim count to three. The third remains hospitalized in critical condition.
As law enforcement officers closed in, Jahn turned the rifle on himself, suffering a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. “The suspect is deceased,” Dallas Police said in a statement. “This remains an active and ongoing investigation.”
Federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and DHS, are assisting with the case. While the cartridges point to a possible anti-ICE ideology, officials have not yet released a definitive motive and are working to trace Jahn’s movements leading up to the shooting.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is expected to address the public alongside police officials in a scheduled press conference. Congressman Marc Veasey (D–TX) issued a statement calling the attack “a senseless act of violence against vulnerable individuals” and extended condolences to the victims’ families.
The shooting has rattled the Dallas community and intensified concerns over security at federal facilities, particularly involving detainee transport. Former law enforcement officials have described the incident as a “serious breach” and urged a comprehensive review of security protocols.
Authorities say the investigation remains active, with further updates expected in the coming days.
