Dallas (USA) – Shocking incident in Texas: A deadly shooting near an ICE facility in Dallas on Tuesday evening left two people dead – the armed attacker and one detainee. Two other people were seriously injured. According to authorities, the perpetrator was 29-year-old Joshua J., who committed suicide after the attack.
Attack on ICE Building
The shooter opened fire from a rooftop near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building. “The gunfire was clearly directed at the ICE building and a vehicle at its security entrance,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X a photo of an unfired bullet marked with “ANTI-ICE.”
Victim and Injured
In addition to the attacker, one detainee was killed in the assault. Two other detainees were transported to a hospital in critical condition. “Our agents were not injured,” a police spokesperson told AP. The exact circumstances and motive behind the attack remain unclear.
Political Reactions
U.S. President Donald Trump responded immediately with harsh words. “ICE employees are facing an unprecedented surge in threats and violence from deranged radical leftists,” he wrote on his platform Truth Social. He accused Democrats of creating a “climate of hatred” against ICE. “This act of violence is the direct result of the constant demonization of our security forces,” Trump said.
Context
The attack is part of a series of incidents targeting U.S. immigration authorities. ICE has long been at the center of political disputes over deportations and border security. Experts warn that America’s growing polarization could further fuel the spiral of violence.