Dallas ICE Facility Shooting: 2 Dead, 1 Injured in Targeted Attack on Immigration Transport

Writer: Joseph Bonner  

Date: September 24, 2025  

Location: Dallas, Texas

Breaking News: Dallas ICE Shooting Leaves Two Dead

Two detainees are dead and another critically injured following a targeted shooting at the ICE Field Office in Dallas, Texas early Wednesday morning. The incident is being investigated as a politically motivated attack against U.S. immigration enforcement.

What Happened at the Dallas ICE Facility?

At approximately 6:40 a.m., a sniper opened fire from the rooftop of a nearby building, aiming directly at an unmarked ICE transport van parked outside the facility at 8101 North Stemmons Freeway. The van was carrying detainees scheduled for processing.

• Two detainees died at the scene

• One remains in critical condition

• No ICE agents were injured

The shooter, described as a white male, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as law enforcement approached. FBI officials confirmed the suspect acted alone and left behind anti-ICE messages, suggesting an ideological motive.

Shooting Timeline: Dallas ICE Facility

Time	Event Description
6:40 AM	Gunshots fired into ICE transport van; three detainees hit
7:10 AM	Emergency responders confirm two fatalities
7:30 AM	FBI confirms shooter acted alone; motive linked to anti-ICE ideology
8:00 AM	Homeland Security and Texas officials issue public statements

FBI Investigation & Motive

Federal agents are treating the incident as an act of targeted violence, not terrorism. The shooter’s rooftop position and precision targeting suggest premeditation. A forensic sweep of the area is underway, and officials are reviewing surveillance footage and ballistic evidence.

Political Response

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called the shooting “an unprecedented act of violence against federal enforcement.”

• Texas Governor Greg Abbott described the incident as an “assassination attempt” and vowed to increase security at immigration facilities statewide.

• Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn condemned the attack and pledged federal support for the investigation.

Context: Escalating Violence at Immigration Facilities

This marks the third major incident at a North Texas immigration facility in recent months:

• August 2025: Bomb threat at a Denton ICE office

• July 2025: Coordinated group assault on a transport convoy

• September 2025: Fatal sniper attack in Dallas

Civil rights groups and immigration advocates have expressed concern over the rising hostility surrounding immigration enforcement in Texas.

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