Dallas, October 1, 2025
News Summary
Miguel Ángel García-Hernández has been confirmed as the second detainee to die following a targeted shooting at a Dallas ICE facility. The attack, which occurred while detainees were arriving, has left families devastated and prompted investigations into the motivations behind the violence, which are believed to be politically charged. Increased security at ICE facilities has been announced in response to this tragic incident, where the shooter also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Second detainee dies after Dallas ICE facility shooting; investigation treats attack as targeted
A 32-year-old man, Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, has been confirmed as the second victim to die following a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on September 24. Authorities say García-Hernández was taken off life support and died early Monday; he had been hospitalized since the attack. The shooter, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene. The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of targeted violence, with motivations believed to be politically charged.
Key developments
The shooting occurred at an ICE facility where three detainees were shot while arriving in a transport van. Two detainees have died: the first victim to die was Norlan Guzmán-Fuentes, aged 37, from El Salvador, and the second was Miguel Ángel García-Hernández. Bullets were found throughout the facility, indicating a sniper-like attack from a nearby rooftop. No ICE officers were harmed during the incident.
Investigators found that Jahn left behind ammunition marked ANTI-ICE and handwritten notes suggesting a desire to terrorize ICE employees. Federal and local law enforcement are treating the attack as a targeted assault and are assessing whether political motivations played a central role. The FBI has been actively involved in the investigation alongside local police, assessing the implications of the targeted assault.
Impact on families and diplomatic response
He was from Mexico and was survived by his wife, Stephany Gauffeny, and their four children, with a fifth child on the way. Gauffeny described her husband’s death as a senseless tragedy that has left their family shattered. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that her government has provided assistance for García-Hernández’s mother to travel to Dallas.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that García-Hernández had a criminal history but emphasized the tragedy of the events. A DHS spokesperson stated that the situation underlines the dangers associated with political rhetoric against law enforcement.
Security and policy response
In the wake of the attack, an increase in security measures at ICE facilities has been announced following the shooting. The incident has also sparked discussions about the safety of detainees and the rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement, prompting reviews of transport procedures and facility perimeter security.
Supporting details and ongoing actions
Authorities continue to examine forensic evidence from the scene, including the pattern of bullets found throughout the facility and the rooftop positions that yielded a sniper-like effect on arriving detainees. Investigators are also reviewing digital records, ballistic matches, and the handwritten materials found with the shooter to determine planning, intent, and any possible affiliations.
Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the immediate priority remains a thorough criminal investigation and protective steps for staff and detainees. The FBI is coordinating evidence collection and threat assessment while local police maintain the scene for follow-up searches and interviews.
Context
Shooting attacks on detention facilities are rare but raise urgent questions about how detainees are transported and protected. The combination of a sniper-like approach from a rooftop, ammunition marked with an anti-agency label, and handwritten notes has intensified attention on how rhetoric and targeted violence intersect. Agencies charged with immigration enforcement are reviewing both short-term security protocols and longer-term risk factors linked to targeted attacks.
Key facts
A 32-year-old man, Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, has been confirmed as the second victim to die following a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on September 24.
García-Hernández was taken off life support and died early Monday; he had been hospitalized since the attack.
He was from Mexico and was survived by his wife, Stephany Gauffeny, and their four children, with a fifth child on the way.
The first victim to die was Norlan Guzmán-Fuentes, aged 37, from El Salvador.
The shooting occurred at an ICE facility where three detainees were shot while arriving in a transport van.
The shooter, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene.
Bullets were found throughout the facility, indicating a sniper-like attack from a nearby rooftop.
The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of targeted violence, with motivations believed to be politically charged.
Jahn left behind ammunition marked ANTI-ICE and handwritten notes suggesting a desire to terrorize ICE employees.
No ICE officers were harmed during the incident.
Gauffeny described her husband’s death as a senseless tragedy that has left their family shattered.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that her government has provided assistance for García-Hernández’s mother to travel to Dallas.
The incident has sparked discussions about the safety of detainees and the rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement.
An increase in security measures at ICE facilities has been announced following the shooting.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that García-Hernández had a criminal history but emphasized the tragedy of the events.
DHS spokesperson stated that the situation underlines the dangers associated with political rhetoric against law enforcement.
The FBI has been actively involved in the investigation alongside local police, assessing the implications of the targeted assault.
FAQ
- Who was confirmed as the second victim?
- A 32-year-old man, Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, has been confirmed as the second victim to die following a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on September 24.
- What happened to García-Hernández after the attack?
- García-Hernández was taken off life support and died early Monday; he had been hospitalized since the attack.
- Who survives García-Hernández?
- He was from Mexico and was survived by his wife, Stephany Gauffeny, and their four children, with a fifth child on the way.
- Who was the first victim to die?
- The first victim to die was Norlan Guzmán-Fuentes, aged 37, from El Salvador.
- Where did the shooting occur and who was shot?
- The shooting occurred at an ICE facility where three detainees were shot while arriving in a transport van.
- What happened to the shooter?
- The shooter, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene.
- What evidence suggests how the attack was carried out?
- Bullets were found throughout the facility, indicating a sniper-like attack from a nearby rooftop.
- How is the shooting being investigated?
- The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of targeted violence, with motivations believed to be politically charged.
- What was found with the shooter?
- Jahn left behind ammunition marked ANTI-ICE and handwritten notes suggesting a desire to terrorize ICE employees.
- Were any ICE officers injured?
- No ICE officers were harmed during the incident.
- How did García-Hernández’s wife react?
- Gauffeny described her husband’s death as a senseless tragedy that has left their family shattered.
- Did Mexico provide any assistance?
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that her government has provided assistance for García-Hernández’s mother to travel to Dallas.
- What broader discussions did the incident prompt?
- The incident has sparked discussions about the safety of detainees and the rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement.
- Were security measures changed after the shooting?
- An increase in security measures at ICE facilities has been announced following the shooting.
- Did DHS comment on García-Hernández?
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that García-Hernández had a criminal history but emphasized the tragedy of the events.
- What did DHS say about political rhetoric?
- DHS spokesperson stated that the situation underlines the dangers associated with political rhetoric against law enforcement.
- Who is involved in the investigation?
- The FBI has been actively involved in the investigation alongside local police, assessing the implications of the targeted assault.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas ICE facility (attack occurred September 24) |
| Victims | Miguel Ángel García-Hernández (32) and Norlan Guzmán-Fuentes (37); three detainees shot total |
| Shooter | 29-year-old Joshua Jahn; died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene |
| Evidence | Bullets found throughout facility, ammunition marked ANTI-ICE, handwritten notes |
| Investigation | FBI and local police investigating as a targeted act with politically charged motivations |
| Security response | Increased security measures at ICE facilities announced |
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