UPDATE: A shooter opened fire from a nearby rooftop at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas early this morning, resulting in the deaths of two detainees and injuring another. The incident occurred around 6:40 AM local time on October 11, 2023, and the shooter reportedly took his own life shortly thereafter, authorities confirmed.
Law enforcement sources state that the shooter, armed with a rifle, targeted the ICE building indiscriminately, including a van in the facility’s sallyport where the victims were struck. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described the attack as “an act of targeted violence.”
In a shocking revelation, Kash Patel, the head of the FBI, shared a photo on social media showing a bullet found at the scene with the phrase “ANTI-ICE” written on it, raising concerns about the motivations behind this brutal attack. No ICE agents were reported injured during the incident, while the one surviving detainee is in critical condition at a local hospital.
Eyewitness Edwin Cardona, an immigrant from Venezuela, recounted arriving at the ICE facility for an appointment around 6:20 AM when he heard the gunfire erupt. “It was terrifying. We were just here for an appointment,” he stated.
This tragic event marks a disturbing trend of targeted violence in the U.S., following the recent assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk just two weeks ago, which also involved a rifle-wielding assailant.
The FBI is actively investigating the shooting and has not released further details at this time. Authorities have cordoned off the area as they continue their investigation, and a staging area has been established near the ICE office where law enforcement is gathering.
As this story develops, more information is expected to emerge regarding the shooter’s background and the implications of this violent act on the community and national security. The situation remains fluid, and officials are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
Stay tuned for updates on this urgent and evolving situation.
