Dallas, October 15, 2025
News Summary
A tragic shooting at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility resulted in two fatalities and one injury. The shooter, identified as Joshua Jahn, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials stated that evidence of planning was discovered at his home, including handwritten notes and a possible map of nuclear fallout sites. The victims were ICE detainees, and the shooting is viewed as part of a disturbing trend of politically motivated violence against immigration facilities.
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Fatal shooting at Dallas ICE facility leaves two dead; shooter identified
A police report released after the September 24 attack identifies Joshua Jahn as the 29-year-old gunman who fatally shot individuals at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. The shooting resulted in two fatalities and one injury among ICE detainees. The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene.
Key facts and evidence indicating planning
Texas officials described the incident as a targeted attack, saying evidence indicates a degree of planning. Investigators found handwritten notes outlining a game plan for the attack at Jahn’s residence. Photographs from the crime scene showed what may have been a map of U.S. nuclear fallout sites in Jahn’s car at the time of the shooting. An ANTI-ICE inscription was found on one of the bulletsbegan practicing target shooting in August 2023 in Oklahoma.
Victims and hospital updates
Two of the detainees who were shot were identified as Miguel Ángel García-Hernández and Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, both in ICE custody at the time. A third victim, Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, was initially reported in critical condition but was later released from the hospital.
Profile of the shooter and behavioral details
Police records and family descriptions portray Jahn as a loner who developed an obsession with artificial intelligence. Family members said Jahn was a completely normal individual before he moved to Washington state several years ago. He relocated to the Pacific Northwest to pursue a seasonal job harvesting marijuana after intermittently attending a local community college.
After returning to Texas, family and investigators noted significant behavioral changes. Jahn reportedly believed he was suffering from radiation sickness from living near an atomic bomb development site. He began wearing cotton gloves, believing he was allergic to plastic. Police also reported that Jahn had not been diagnosed with or treated for any mental health issues.
Criminal history, online activity and weapons training
Records indicate Jahn had a history of cannabis-related charges in Texas dating back to 2016. On gaming platforms investigators noted that Jahn had logged over 11,000 hours playing first-person shooter games on Steam. He also began practicing target shooting in August 2023 in Oklahoma, according to the police report.
Legal and investigative status
Authorities have characterized the attack as part of a broader pattern of politically motivated violence against law enforcement and immigration facilities. The presence of the ANTI-ICE inscription on a bullet and the apparent planning items recovered at the scene have led investigators to treat the incident as a deliberately organized act rather than a spontaneous event. The shooter died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound during or shortly after the attack.
Context and trends
Officials say the incident is viewed within a troubling trend of politically motivated violence targeting law enforcement and immigration-related facilities. Investigations are ongoing to determine motive, possible contacts, and any additional planning or preparatory activity that might be linked to the attack.
FAQ
Who was the 29-year-old gunman?
Joshua Jahn
How many people were killed and injured?
Two fatalities and one injury among ICE detainees
What inscription was found on one of the bullets?
ANTI-ICE inscription was found on one of the bullets
Were any planning materials found?
Handwritten notes outlining a game plan for the attack were found at Jahn’s residence
What behavioral changes did Jahn show after returning to Texas?
He believed he was suffering from radiation sickness from living near an atomic bomb development site and began wearing cotton gloves, believing he was allergic to plastic
What were Jahn’s online and training activities?
He logged over 11,000 hours playing first-person shooter games on Steam and began practicing target shooting in August 2023 in Oklahoma
Who were the victims?
Miguel Ángel García-Hernández and Norlan Guzman-Fuentes were slain; Jose Andres Bordones-Molina was injured and later released from the hospital
Did Jahn have prior criminal charges?
He had cannabis-related charges in Texas dating back to 2016
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shooter | Joshua Jahn |
| Age | 29-year-old |
| Location | Dallas ICE facility |
| Casualties | Two fatalities; one injury |
| Inscription | ANTI-ICE inscription was found on one of the bullets |
| Planning evidence | Handwritten notes outlining a game plan for the attack; possible map of U.S. nuclear fallout sites |
| Behavioral beliefs | Believed he was suffering from radiation sickness from living near an atomic bomb development site; wearing cotton gloves; allergic to plastic |
| Training & online activity | Logged over 11,000 hours playing first-person shooter games on Steam; began practicing target shooting in August 2023 in Oklahoma |
| Prior charges | Cannabis-related charges in Texas dating back to 2016 |
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Additional Resources
- Dallas Observer: Dallas ICE Shooter Described as an Obsessed Loner
- Newser: Details Emerge About Dallas ICE Shooter
- Reuters: Three Injured in Shooting at ICE Facility
- BBC: Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility Leaves Two Dead
- The Guardian: Victim Dies in Dallas ICE Facility Shooting
- Wikipedia: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Google Search: Dallas ICE Shooting
- Google Scholar: Politically Motivated Violence
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Immigration
- Google News: Dallas ICE Facility Shooting
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