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A gunman who painted “ANTI-ICE” on an unused bullet fired shots at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas from a nearby rooftop on Wednesday, resulting in one detainee death and critical injuries to two others before he took his own life, authorities reported.
President Donald Trump and his administration quickly linked the incident to what they described as an increase in politically motivated violence fueled by the left. They accused California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democrats of stoking hate through unfair attacks on law enforcement and conservative leaders.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared an image on X (formerly Twitter) of the suspect’s unused ammunition, noting that one shell casing was inscribed with “ANTI-ICE.” Patel indicated that, although the investigation is still underway, early evidence suggests a political motive behind the attack. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem later told Fox News that the shooter was targeting ICE, based on evidence collected so far.
On Trump’s Truth Social platform, he claimed that “Radical Left Democrats” are inciting anti-ICE violence by constantly attacking law enforcement, calling for its abolition, and comparing officers to Nazis. Trump also referenced the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, warning that “radical left terrorists” represent a serious threat and must be stopped.
He announced plans to sign an executive order this week aimed at dismantling domestic terrorism networks, although no evidence has been publicly presented that links such networks to recent acts of political violence, nor that left-wing actors are more responsible than right-wing ones in recent years.
The Department of Homeland Security stated that the suspect fired “indiscriminately” at the ICE facility, including at a van in the secure entry area where victims were shot. They confirmed that one detainee was killed and two others remained in critical condition, but identities of the victims have not been disclosed.
Gavin Noem confirmed on Fox News that the suspect has been identified as Joshua Jahn, age 29, who discharged his weapon from a rooftop nearby. Earlier in the day, Noah Jahn, Joshua’s older brother, told a Reuters reporter that he was unaware of any political motives or negative feelings toward ICE held by Joshua. Noah, 30, lives in McKinney, Texas, just north of Dallas, where both brothers are from.
This shooting incident follows the killing of Charlie Kirk two weeks earlier, who was shot during a speaking event in Utah. His death has heightened fears of a rising wave of political violence in the U.S. A 22-year-old Utah college student has been charged with his murder, but officials have yet to specify a motive.
Top officials, including Trump and Vice President JD Vance, have accused liberal organizations of inciting unrest and violence against conservative figures without concrete evidence. Recently, Trump signed an order declaring antifa a domestic terrorist organization, despite no public proof linking it to Kirk’s killing.
White House adviser Stephen Miller shared a clip of California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing ICE raids involving “masked men” and unmarked cars, calling such actions “authoritarian.” Miller accused these comments of inciting violence and terrorism. Meanwhile, Noem warned that political leaders defending violent actions embolden perpetrators.
Officials treating the Dallas shooting as targeted violence noted that the suspect fired randomly at the ICE office, which handles short-term custody processing for recent detainees. The aggressive stance of the Trump administration on immigration enforcement through ICE has led to protests, clashes, and increased security measures across facilities, including fencing and armed responses.
Another ICE-related shooting occurred in Texas earlier this year, marking the third incident at a DHS site in the state. A police officer was wounded in July at an ICE detention center, and a man was killed after firing at a Border Patrol station in McAllen the same month.
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