President Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on what he described as ‘radical left terrorism’ after a gunman opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas. The shooting left one detainee dead and two seriously injured, but no law enforcement agents were harmed. The attacker, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, died of what is suspected to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with shell casings found at the scene marked ‘ANTI-ICE,’ according to investigators.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would increase security at ICE facilities across the country, calling the shooter ‘evil.’ She accused Democratic lawmakers of demonizing law enforcement. Trump, in his statement on Truth Social, described the attack as ‘despicable’ and blamed Democratic rhetoric for inciting violence against law enforcement, vowing to sign an executive order to dismantle these domestic terrorism networks.
Vice President JD Vance labeled Jahn a ‘violent left-wing extremist,’ citing political motives for the attack. He emphasized that while one might disagree with Trump’s immigration policies, inciting violence against law enforcement should be condemned. Jahn’s brother, Noah, expressed disbelief, noting the lack of prior political or anti-ICE stance in his brother, who had a history of drug-related convictions and was registered as an independent voter.
The FBI has categorized the Dallas incident as ‘targeted violence,’ marking it as the second such attack on an ICE facility in Texas in recent months, following the July shooting of a police officer outside a detention center in Alvarado. The incident has sparked political debates and increased security measures, as various officials and leaders have responded with strong statements.