Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Leaves Two Detainees Dead; Shooter Dies by Suicide
A sniper attack at a Dallas ICE facility resulted in the deaths of two detainees and the shooter, with another detainee critically injured.
On September 24, 2025, a sniper opened fire on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Field Office in Dallas, Texas, resulting in the deaths of two detainees and the shooter, and critically injuring another detainee. The attack occurred around 6:40 a.m. as detainees were being escorted into the facility. The shooter fired from an elevated position outside the perimeter, targeting the secure transport zone. The assailant died by suicide before law enforcement could intervene.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Joseph Rothrock stated that the incident is being investigated as an act of targeted violence. He noted that shell casings recovered at the scene contained anti-ICE messages. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons confirmed that all ICE agents and officers at the location were accounted for and unharmed.
The identities of the victims and the shooter have not been released. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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