Dallas ICE shooter Joshua Jahn was unemployed coder who was on verge of moving back in with parents: Live updates

Joe Rothrock, the special agent in charge of the Dallas FBI, said the ICE shooting as an act of ‘targeted violence.’

‘I can confirm at this time that the FBI is investigating this incident as an act of targeted violence,’ he said.

He revealed that bullets found near the shooter contained messages that were ‘anti-ICE in nature.’

‘Early evidence that we’ve seen from, rounds that were found near the suspected shooter contained messages that are anti-ICE in nature,’ Rothrock said.

A horrifying poster appears to be taped to the side of the vehicle that investigators believe belonged to Dallas ICE shooting suspect Joshua Jahn.

Fox 4 reported that investigators have focused on a car parked outside a building next to the Dallas ICE facility.

The vehicle is believed to belong to Jahn.

A sign with what appears to be black splatter on the car reads: ‘Radioactive fallout from nuclear formations that’ve passed over these areas more than 2x since 1951.’

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that two of the three detainees shot at the Dallas ICE facility have died.

‘Three detainees were shot. Two are deceased, and the other is in critical condition. The gunman was found with a self-inflicted gun wound,’ DHS said on X.

‘We can confirm, the shell casings were found with anti-ICE messages on them. This was an attack on ICE law enforcement.’

A brother of the Dallas ICE shooting suspect claimed his brother was not particularly interested in politics.

The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who allegedly opened fire on the ICE facility, killing two detainees and injuring a third before turning the gun on himself.

‘He didn’t have strong feelings about ICE as far as I knew,’ Joshua’s older brother, Noah Jahn, told NBC News.

Noah described his brother as ‘unique’ and said he never would have thought his brother would be involved in a politically motivated shooting.

‘I didn’t think he was politically interested,’ Noah said. ‘He wasn’t interested in politics on either side as far as I knew.’

Noah said they grew up in Allen, Texas, and they participated in the Boy Scouts.

He added that Joshua had previously worked in coding, but was currently unemployed and planning to move onto their parents’ property in Oklahoma.

He revealed that their parents owned a gun and Joshua knew how to use it, but claimed ‘he’s not a marksman, that’s for sure. He would not be able to make any shots like that.’

Noah noted he last saw his brother two weeks ago, and nothing was unusual.

The body of the alleged Dallas ICE shooter Joshua Jahn was taken away by the medical examiners officer.

Multiple law enforcement sources named Jahn as the shooter who opened fire from the rooftop of a building adjacent to the ICE facility.

The bloodbath unfolded at the facility in the Texas city shortly after 7am CT Wednesday morning, when the gunman shot at migrants on an unmarked transport van before killing himself.

Joshua Jahn, the suspected Dallas ICE shooter, was charged in Texas with delivering marijuana in an amount greater than 1/4 ounce but less than 5 pounds, which is a felony, according to NBC News.

Records show he pleaded guilty.

Additional public records show he was a registered independent and last voted in November 2024.

He had been associated with an address in Oklahoma, but had previous residences in Texas.

Criminal records describe Jahn as a six-foot-tall male with brown hair and brown eyes, and weighing 210 pounds, who was born in Texas.

Senator Ted Cruz condemned political violence at the Dallas ICE shooting press conference, referencing the murder of Charlie Kirk.

‘Violence is wrong. Politically motivated violence is wrong. It was just two weeks ago today that we saw a political assassination in Utah that tore the heart out of much of this country,’ he said.

Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on September 10 in a targeted political attack that shocked the nation.

Law enforcement said the bullet used to kill the conservative activist was engraved with transgender and anti-fascist ideology.

Officials said the Dallas ICE shooter opened fire ‘from an elevated position’ and is believed to have been perched on the roof of a nearby immigration attorney’s office, WFAA reported.

Federal immigration buildings along the border have been told to watch for suspicious behavior.

Agents told the Daily Mail they are not sure if yet if they were targets of the Dallas shooting or if it was migrants .

When asked if they’re afraid, one boarder patrol source said, ‘Could be them or us… both sides are crazy.’

Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed federal law enforcement agents are the scene of the Dallas ICE shooting.

Federal agents from @FBI and @ATFHQ are on the scene of the shooting at the Dallas ICE Field Office. We stand ready to assist our partners at @DHSgov,’ she said on X.

‘Pray for the victims of this heinous act and for our brave law enforcement officers.’

Arianny Sierra told NBC News she was in her car with her nine-year-old son, waiting for her husband to return from an appointment at the ICE facility.

‘The shots began at around 6.10am. There were like 20 shots in a row,’ she said. ‘I sheltered myself under the car with my son.’

She said police then came and sheltered them in the ICE facility.

‘Thank God my family is OK,’ Sierra said.

FBI Director Kash Patel referenced a previous Texas ICE facility attack while condemning violence against law enforcement in the wake of the Dallas shooting.

On July 4, at least 16 people ambushed an ICE detention center in Alvarado, in Johnson County, reported Fox 4.

According to federal court documents, protesters dressed in black, military-style clothing began shooting fireworks at the detention center.

Officials believe two people broke off from the group to graffiti vehicles and a guard structure as a ploy to draw ICE detention officers out of the building.

ICE officers called the Alvarado police department to respond to the graffiti, and when an officer arrived, suspected shooter Benjamin Song, who was positioned in the woods, shot the officer in the neck.

Fortunately, the officer survived.

Investigators said another assailant located across the street fired 20 to 30 rounds, and then both shooters ran away.

Police said they found AR-style rifles at the scene, two-way radios, and a total of 12 sets of body armor after searching the scene and the defendants’ cars.

The Alvarado facility is pictured below.

The Daily Mail has revealed the Dallas ICE shooter has been identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn.

Multiple law enforcement sources confirmed the identity of the gunman as Jahn, and ICE said in a statement that the sniper ‘fired indiscriminately’.

Joe Rothrock, the special agent in charge of the Dallas FBI, revealed his agency is investigating the Dallas ICE shooting as ‘targeted violence.’

‘I can confirm at this time that the FBI is investigating this incident as an act of targeted violence,’ he said.

He refused to share the identities of the victims, but noted that no law enforcement officers were injured.

‘While we’re not releasing identities or any victims at this time, what I can confirm you for you is no members of law enforcement were hurt during this attack,’ Rothrock said.

Experts say the practice of writing messages on ammunition to use in high-profile killings is a chilling new trend.

Officials declined multiple questions about the identities of the victims, but confirmed that no law enforcement officers were injured.

‘While we’re not releasing identities or any victims at this time, what I can confirm you for you is no members of law enforcement were hurt during this attack,’ Joe Rothrock, the special agent in charge of the Dallas FBI, said.

FBI Director Kash Patel shared a photo of the ‘anti-ICE’ bullets found at the scene of the Dallas shooting.

‘While the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an ideological motive behind this attack (see photo below),’ he said.

‘One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase “ANTI ICE.” More updates will be forthcoming.’

Patel went on the condemn violence against law enforcement, noting a neighboring Texas ICE facility was targeted two months ago.

‘These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off,’ he said.

‘We are only miles from Prarieland Texas where just two months ago an individual ambushed a separate ICE facility targeting their officers. It has to end and the FBI and our partners will lead the these investigative efforts to see to it that those who target our law enforcement are pursued and brought to the fullest extent of justice.’

Senator Ted Cruz condemned political violence at the Dallas ICE shooting press conference.

‘Violence is wrong. Politically motivated violence is wrong. It was just two weeks ago today that we saw a political assassination in Utah that tore the heart out of much of this country. This is the third shooting in Texas directed at ICE or CBP. This must stop,’ he said.

‘Your political opponents are not Nazis.’

He went on to say, ‘We should not be putting language out there that inspires mad men to commit evil crimes.’

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson started off the ICE facility shooting press conference, calling for prayers for the victims.

‘Please join me in praying for the families of folks who lost their lives today. Pray for the speedy recovery of those who are hurt or injured in what happened today,’ he said.

‘But maybe even more to the point, we are a country and a city that needs prayer. There’s a lot going on in our country, and a lot is confusing. It’s a scary time. I’ve got three young children. It’s challenging to explain to them what’s going on in our country right now.’

ICE confirmed a second victim has died after a gunman fired ‘indiscriminately’ at a Dallas facility.

‘We can confirm three individuals were shot and two are deceased,’ ICE said in a statement to CBS News.

”The shooter is also deceased by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No ICE officers were physically injured, and we are working alongside the FBI and local law enforcement.’

The statement explained that the shooter aimed for the building’s sallyport, which is a controlled, secure entryway.

‘ICE and Dallas police have secured the scene at our Dallas field office, where a shooter opened fire on the facility this morning, firing indiscriminately at the building and those in the sallyport,’ the agency said.

‘This isn’t the first time this location has been targeted; less than a month ago, a man walked in with what he claimed was a bomb. This violence must stop.’

The Fort Worth Police Department released a statement condemning the Dallas ICE shooting.

‘The violence that occurred in Dallas, TX this morning is uncalled for and moments like this are deeply disturbing as it creates more division in our community at a time when the focus needs to be on how we can come together,’ the department said on X.

‘We continue to ask our community that if you see something, say something.’

An audio recording obtained by CNN showed that police responded to reports of a ‘sniper on top of the roof.’

‘We’ve got one officer on scene. We’ve got one officer en route. This is going to be a sniper on top of the roof,’ an officer said.

‘Again, only two units from Channel Five if we have anyone that can start that way.’

Governor Greg Abbott reacted to the Dallas ICE shooting on social media, vowing to support law enforcement.

‘Texas fully supports ICE. Both the Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Texas National Guard work closely with ICE,’ he said

‘This assassination will NOT slow our arrest, detention, & deportation of illegal immigrants.

‘We will work with ICE & the Dallas Police Dept. to get to the bottom of the assassin’s motive.

‘We will offer ICE additional support to assist their operations.’

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem corrected the name of the Dallas ICE facility where three people were shot in her X post.

She changed the name to the ‘Dallas @ICEgov Field Office.’ She previously called the building the ‘Dallas @ICEgov Detention Facility.’

Texas Representative Wesley Hunt reacted to the Dallas ICE shooting on X.

‘A heinous act of violence is unfolding in Dallas, where ICE officers have been deliberately targeted by a gunman, possibly a sniper,’ he said.

‘Emily and I are praying for the victims and for every man and woman in uniform.

‘Let me be clear: demonizing our law enforcement has consequences. Dangerous rhetoric against those who protect our communities fuels violence like this. Our officers deserve respect, support, and gratitude, not to be painted as villains or targets.

‘This attack is an attack on law and order itself, and MUST be condemned without hesitation.’

Images show people who had Wednesday morning appointments at the Dallas ICE facility were turned away from the building as police investigate the shooting.

Texas Senator John Cornyn confirmed he has been in touch with local officials about the ‘horrific’ Dallas ICE shooting.

‘Horrific. While law enforcement investigates, I am keeping everyone impacted in my prayers,’ he said on X.

‘My staff have been in touch with federal & local officials in Dallas, and we will make sure all resources are brought to bear in the investigation. Thank you to all first responders who rushed to the scene.’

The sniper, who police sources described as a white man, shot himself dead as law enforcement agents closed in on him.

Officials said he opened fire ‘from an elevated position’ and is believed to have been perched on the roof of a nearby immigration attorney’s office, WFAA reported.

Sources told the outlet that the shooting occurred during the loading or unloading of a bus of detainees.

The facility where three people were shot at on Wednesday is an ICE building used to process detainees after they have been arrested, according to the New York Times.

Once they are processed, they are transported to long-term detention facilities.

The ICE facility is located along Interstate 35 East, just southwest of Dallas Love Field, a major commercial airport serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is just blocks from hotels catering to airport travelers.

More than 8,400 people have passed through the building since President Trump took office for the second time, the NYT reported.

A majority of detainees spent less than 24 hours at the facility before being transported.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan told Fox News that while a motive in the Dallas shooting is still unknown, they have seen an increase in violence at ICE facilities.

‘This is a very fluid situation, we don’t have details yet, we are committed to transparency and making sure we identify those who have been injured and fatalities within the situation as we continue to get updates from Dallas,’ she said.

‘We’ve seen a lot of violence at ICE facilities, and this is not the first time that we’ve seen an attack, even this year at an ICE facility.’

Sheahan said no ICE officers were injured in the attack, while noting the facility is still on lockdown.

‘As of now, we know that none of our officers have been injured. We want to make sure that we’re praying for those who have responded to the scene, as well as assisted in making sure those who have been injured get to the hospital and get the care they need,’ she said.

‘We have not confirmed the number of shooters yet, but we know that the shooter is no longer at large.’

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed the FBI is ‘fully engaged’ with law enforcement in Texas after ICE shooting.

‘The FBI is fully engaged, in conjunction with our state and federal law enforcement partners, at the crime scene in Dallas,’ he said on X.

Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News that no ICE agents were injured in the Dallas shooting.

‘We know our law enforcement was not injured, but we’re not sure about local security and other local law enforcement,’ McLaughlin said.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz confirmed he is monitoring the Dallas ICE shooting.

‘My team and I are closely monitoring the situation at the ICE Detention Facility in Dallas,’ he said on X.

‘We are praying for the swift recovery of those injured, and we are deeply grateful to the brave first responders who rushed to the scene.’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reacted to the Dallas ICE facility shooting.

‘Join me in praying for the victims of this heinous shooting,’ he said on X.

‘We will continue to do everything in our power to combat the alarming increase of targeted attacks against ICE and all law enforcement by evil, twisted individuals.’

A large police presence was spotted outside the Dallas ICE facility after a gunman opened fire Wednesday morning.

The Dallas Police Department posted on X that officers were called the scene of a shooting at the ICE facility Wednesday morning.

‘The preliminary investigation determined that a suspect opened fire at a government building from an adjacent building,’ police said.

‘Two people were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. One victim died at the scene. The suspect is deceased.’

A section of I-35E in Dallas is closed Wednesday morning after a shooting at an ICE facility off the highway, according to WFAA.

Part of I-35E southbound remains closed at Regal Row. I-35E northbound was closed at Inwood Road, but reopened around 8am, according to the local station.

As an alternative route, drivers are encouraged to take Texas 354.

Vice President JD Vance reacted to the Dallas ICE facility shooting on X, calling for attacks on law enforcement to end.

‘The obsessive attack on law enforcement, particularly ICE, must stop. I’m praying for everyone hurt in this attack and for their families,’ he said.

Fox News host Griff Jenkins called the shooting at a Dallas immigration facility ICE officers’ worst fear come true.

‘This is what ICE fears most, that is an attack on them. Fox can confirm through ICE sources that there was an attack this morning at the Dallas facility,’ Jenkins said.

‘Shots fired into the sally port of this facility along the freeway there in Dallas, and ICE confirms the shooter is down, self-inflicted wound, and three individuals have been hit, their condition unknown.

‘We’re continuing to try to learn more about this, as you look live here and can see a tremendous law enforcement response. ICE, telling me in no clearer way, that they call this, quote, a clear attack on ICE. This comes as we have seen a more than 1000 percent increase of assaults on ICE officers.’

The ICE facility has been frequently targeted by pro-immigration demonstrators in recent months.

Last month, a man identified as Bratton Dean Wilkinson, 36, was arrested after making a bomb threat against the immigration processing center, reported Fox 4.

Wilkinson allegedly arrived at the entrance on August 25 and claimed to have a bomb in his backpack, and showed a ‘detonator’ on his wrist. He is now facing charges of making terroristic threats.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasted ‘unprecedented violence’ against ICE agents after a sniper injured multiple and killed one at a Dallas immigration facility.

‘There was a shooting this morning at the Dallas @ICEgov Detention Facility. Details are still emerging but we can confirm there were multiple injuries and fatalities,’ she said on X.

‘The shooter is deceased by a self-inflicted gun shot wound.

‘While we don’t know motive yet, we know that our ICE law enforcement is facing unprecedented violence against them. It must stop.

‘Please pray for the victims and their families.’

At least three ICE detainees were injured and one was killed at an ICE facility in Dallas before a suspected sniper was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a nearby rooftop.

The situation unfolded at the Texas facility around 7am on Wednesday morning.

The victims were migrants in ICE custody, and Fox4 reported that one was killed and at least three more were wounded.