A routine morning at a Dallas federal building turned tragic when gunfire erupted near an ICE facility.
A detainee was killed, two others injured, and the suspected shooter, 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, later took
his own life. Witnesses described the attack as sudden and chaotic, leaving bystanders and officials scrambling
for safety. Shell casings found at the scene carried anti-government messages, leading investigators
to call it both a violent act and a symbolic assault on federal authority.
Jahn allegedly fired from a rooftop at an ICE transport van before ending his life. While no officers were hurt,
Homeland Security labeled the attack a direct threat to law enforcement. President Donald Trump condemned it
as “despicable,” and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem urged prayers for the victims, stressing the growing risks ICE officers face.
Family members expressed shock, insisting Jahn had shown no political leanings or extremist behavior.
His brother remembered a quiet childhood in Texas and said there were no warning signs. Investigators are now reviewing Jahn’s past,
including his online activity and a minor drug charge, to uncover possible motives. For Dallas, the violence
has left a community shaken, families grieving, and the nation once again reminded how quickly ordinary life can turn to tragedy.