Tragic Shooting at Dallas ICE Office Leaves Three Dead

Tue Oct 21 2025 01:34:21 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A gunman targeted a Dallas immigration office, resulting in the deaths of two detainees and injuring another before taking his own life. The incident raises concerns about rising violence against immigration officials.

In a shocking act of violence, a gunman opened fire on a Dallas immigration field office, killing two detainees and critically wounding another. The attacker reportedly used ammunition with anti-ICE slogans. This incident highlights a troubling trend of increasing violence against immigration authorities in the U.S.

On Wednesday morning, a shooting occurred at a Dallas immigration field office, where a gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop. The attack resulted in the deaths of two detainees and left another critically injured. The shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It’s been reported that the ammunition found at the scene contained anti-ICE messages.

This violent act comes shortly after another targeted attack on immigration officials, which has sparked a broader discussion around the safety and rhetoric surrounding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Authorities confirmed no law enforcement officers were injured during the shooting.

Details of the Incident

All three victims were detainees who were waiting in a van outside the facility when the shooting occurred. While the identities of the victims have not been released, this incident raises alarm about the growing number of violent attacks directed at immigration agencies in Texas.

The Shooter and Motive

Details about the shooter remain unclear, but a morning news conference from the FBI revealed that his actions were motivated by animosity towards ICE. Officials highlighted evidence from the scene that included marked ammunition explicitly stating “ANTI-ICE.”

Senator Ted Cruz condemned the attack and called for an end to politically charged rhetoric that demonizes immigration enforcement officials.

Recent Similar Attacks

This incident is not isolated. Previous attacks on ICE facilities have included shootings that have resulted in injuries to officers and damage to property. Experts warn that the dangers facing immigration enforcement personnel are escalating.

As the situation develops, organizations and lawmakers need to address both the violence and the rhetoric that may contribute to such tragic events.