October 4, 2025

Fairview Resident Identified as Suspect in ICE Facility Shooting

Dallas, October 4, 2025

News Summary

Joshua Jahn, a 29-year-old resident of Fairview, was identified as the perpetrator of a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas. The attack resulted in the deaths of two detainees, Miguel Ángel García Medina and Norlan Guzmán Fuentes, while Jahn died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities state Jahn had premeditated the assault, which was aimed at ICE agents rather than detainees. The incident has raised concerns about the rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement and the potential for targeted violence.

Dallas — A 29-year-old Fairview resident, Joshua Jahn, is identified as the suspect in a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas that left two detainees dead and the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

What happened: The shooting occurred on September 24, 2023, around 6:30 a.m. at the ICE facility located on North Stemmons Freeway. Jahn climbed onto a building near the ICE office and opened fire, and three detainees were shot. Two of the detainees, Miguel Ángel García Medina from Mexico and Norlan Guzmán Fuentes from El Salvador, died from their injuries. Jahn also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Immediate public-safety details

Target and casualties: Authorities state that Jahn intended to target ICE agents rather than detainees; no law enforcement personnel were harmed during the incident.

Evidence of planning: Evidence recovered indicated Jahn had premeditated the attack, intending to maximize lethality against ICE personnel and property damage. The word ANTI-ICE was found written on an unspent round at the scene. Jahn planned the attack extensively, including searching for information about ICE personnel movements before the shooting.

Suspect background and motivations

Personal background: Jahn attended community college and the University of Texas at Dallas but struggled academically. He had previously worked odd jobs, including at a cannabis farm in Washington and as an installer of solar panels. Witnesses described Jahn as not overtly political, enjoying video games and marijuana, and he was unemployed.

Written notes and intent: Less than a year before the shooting, Jahn had expressed resentment in handwritten notes, suggesting he wanted to instill “real terror” in ICE agents. Investigators found no links suggesting Jahn was part of any organized group advocating violence; his motivations mainly derived from a disdain for the federal government and ICE.

Criminal and voting records: Records indicate Jahn had a prior felony marijuana charge but did not have any violent criminal history. Jahn was registered as an Independent in Oklahoma and voted in the 2020 Democratic primary in Texas. Fairview police stated that Jahn had no previous record with them and was not on their radar.

Reactions and broader context

Political reaction: President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance labeled Jahn as a violent left-wing extremist following the shooting.

Community response: Community members expressed shock and disbelief at Jahn’s actions, noting a somber mood in Fairview in response to the violence.

Federal response: Federal officials emphasized the need to end violent rhetoric against ICE following the attack.

Ongoing investigation

Investigative findings: Investigators have indicated that Jahn intended to maximize lethality against ICE personnel and property damage and found no evidence tying him to an organized violent group. Federal authorities continue to review recovered evidence, Jahn’s online searches, and his handwritten notes to build a timeline of planning and intent.

Summary of key facts

Suspect: Joshua Jahn, 29, Fairview, Texas.
Date and time: September 24, 2023, around 6:30 a.m.
Location: ICE facility on North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas.
Casualties: Three detainees shot; two detainees, Miguel Ángel García Medina and Norlan Guzmán Fuentes, died; Jahn died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Target: Authorities state Jahn intended to target ICE agents rather than detainees; no law enforcement personnel were harmed.
Evidence of premeditation: The word ANTI-ICE was found written on an unspent round at the scene and evidence recovered indicated Jahn had premeditated the attack.
Motivation: Investigators found Jahn’s motivations mainly derived from a disdain for the federal government and ICE.

Background context

The attack has prompted renewed federal calls to curb violent rhetoric directed at immigration enforcement and to examine how individuals with grievances plan and carry out targeted violence. Local officials in Fairview reported that Jahn had no prior record with their department. The incident has also raised questions about how intelligence and community reporting can better detect individuals who move from resentment to violent action.

FAQ

Who was the suspect?

Joshua Jahn, a 29-year-old resident of Fairview, Texas, is the suspect in a recent shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas.

When and where did the shooting occur?

The shooting took place on September 24, 2023, around 6:30 a.m. at the ICE facility located on North Stemmons Freeway.

How many people were shot and who died?

Jahn climbed onto a building near the ICE office and opened fire, resulting in three detainees being shot.

Two of the detainees, Miguel Ángel García Medina from Mexico and Norlan Guzmán Fuentes from El Salvador, died from their injuries.

What happened to the suspect?

Jahn also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Did the shooter intend to target detainees or agents?

Authorities state that Jahn intended to target ICE agents rather than detainees; no law enforcement personnel were harmed during the incident.

Was the attack planned?

Evidence recovered indicated Jahn had premeditated the attack, intending to maximize lethality against ICE personnel and property damage.

Was any writing or symbolism found at the scene?

The word “ANTI-ICE” was found written on an unspent round at the scene.

Did Jahn have a criminal history or political affiliations?

Records indicate Jahn had a prior felony marijuana charge but did not have any violent criminal history.

Jahn was registered as an Independent in Oklahoma and voted in the 2020 Democratic primary in Texas.

What did investigators conclude about motive and organization?

Investigators found no links suggesting Jahn was part of any organized group advocating violence; his motivations mainly derived from a disdain for the federal government and ICE.

How did community and officials react?

Community members expressed shock and disbelief at Jahn’s actions, noting a somber mood in Fairview in response to the violence.

Federal officials emphasized the need to end violent rhetoric against ICE following the attack.

Were there any indicators of Jahn’s intent before the attack?

Less than a year before the shooting, Jahn had expressed resentment in handwritten notes, suggesting he wanted to instill “real terror” in ICE agents.

Key facts at a glance

Feature	Detail
Suspect	Joshua Jahn, 29, Fairview, Texas
Date and time	September 24, 2023, around 6:30 a.m.
Location	ICE facility on North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas
Casualties	Three detainees shot; two detainees died (Miguel Ángel García Medina and Norlan Guzmán Fuentes); suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Intended target	ICE agents (authorities state Jahn intended to target ICE agents rather than detainees)
Evidence of planning	Premeditation indicated; ANTI-ICE written on an unspent round at the scene
Motivation	Disdain for the federal government and ICE; no links to organized violent groups

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