In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a gunman identified as Joshua Jahn opened fire on an ICE immigration facility in Dallas, resulting in one death and two critical injuries among detainees.
Authorities reported that Jahn, 29, who subsequently took his own life, meticulously planned the attack, expressing his intention to instill fear.
According to Justice Department and FBI officials, he acted alone, with evidence suggesting extensive preparation.
In a note found at the scene, Jahn reportedly expressed his desire to cause terror, which he detailed in his writings.
FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that in the days leading up to the attack, Jahn had researched Department of Homeland Security facilities and the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Early on Wednesday morning, Jahn targeted the ICE building, firing indiscriminately and hitting a van, which led to the critical injuries of the two detainees and the death of one.
One of the injured individuals is a Mexican national, as confirmed by Mexico’s foreign ministry.
DHS stated that Jahn died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly after the attack.
Following the shooting, investigators executed multiple searches in Fairview, Texas, where Jahn resided, as well as locations in Durant, Oklahoma.
Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson reported that agents found a collection of notes detailing Jahn’s plans, including a declaration of sole responsibility for the attack.
The notes contained hateful messages towards ICE employees, with Jahn characterizing them as “people showing up to collect a dirty paycheck.”
Larson highlighted that Jahn’s objective seemed to be to cause maximum damage to ICE personnel and facilities rather than target the detainees themselves.
The weapon used by Jahn, an 8mm bolt-action rifle, was purchased legally, officials confirmed during a press briefing.
His intention, according to Larson, was to terrorize ICE employees and disrupt their operations, which he referred to as human trafficking.
Jahn appeared to have no connections with individuals held by immigration authorities, authorities indicated.
In response to the attack, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ordered a series of security enhancements at ICE facilities nationwide, attributing part of the blame to rhetoric from the far-left.
The facility targeted by Jahn serves as an ICE Dallas field office and processing location, which has faced threats before.
Larson noted this incident marks the third attack on ICE facilities in her district since she assumed her role.
Earlier this year, on July 4th, DHS reported ten arrests in connection with an organized attack on the ICE Prairieland Detention Facility in Alvarado, Texas, where a local law enforcement officer sustained injuries.
In another incident a month prior, a bomb threat was made against the same Dallas facility.
On August 25, a suspect named Bratton Dean Wilkinson attempted to enter the facility claiming to have a bomb in his backpack.
Wilkinson, who is 36, showed a security officer what he purported to be a detonator attached to his wrist and was later apprehended and charged with making terroristic threats.
Regarding the shooter, public records indicate that Jahn lived in Fairview, a suburb located about 30 miles north of Dallas.
Reports from KERA, the North Texas NPR station, revealed heavy police presence in his neighborhood following the attack.
Prior to this incident, Jahn had no record of violent crime, although he had been arrested in 2016 for marijuana-related offenses.
Court records indicate that he was sentenced to five years of probation and required to pay $680 in fines and restitution, but was released early from probation a year later.
After the shooting, Patel mentioned that investigators are tirelessly collecting evidence, including seizing devices and analyzing writings found at the scene and in Jahn’s residence.
He disclosed that Jahn downloaded a document titled ‘Dallas County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management,’ which included a comprehensive list of DHS facilities.
Moreover, officials noted that between September 23 and 24, Jahn repeatedly searched for information related to ballistics and a video of the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Between August 19 and 24, he also explored applications tracking the movements of ICE agents.
A handwritten note found during the investigation expressed hopes that his actions would instill genuine terror among ICE agents about the possibility of being targeted.
Officials reported that bullets discovered at the crime scene bore anti-ICE messages, highlighting the shooter’s intent.
According to Larson, Jahn traveled to the facility around 3 a.m. with a ladder affixed to the roof of his vehicle, which he utilized to gain access to the rooftop for the attack.
image source from：npr
