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At least three people were injured in a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, Fox News confirmed.
The shooting reportedly occurred as ICE officers were transferring detainees into the facility. The shooter died due to a self-inflicted wound, authorities say. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed there were “multiple fatalities” in the shooting.
“There was a shooting this morning at the Dallas ICE Detention Facility,” Noem wrote on X. “Details are still emerging but we can confirm there were multiple injuries and fatalities. The shooter is deceased by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
“While we don’t know motive yet, we know that our ICE law enforcement is facing unprecedented violence against them. It must stop. Please pray for the victims and their families,” she added.
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Authorities say the shooter opened fire when the portcullis to the facility was open during the transfer of detainees. Aside from the shooter, authorities have not confirmed whether those injured or killed in the attack were detainees or ICE officers.
“The obsessive attack on law enforcement, particularly ICE, must stop. I’m praying for everyone hurt in this attack and for their families,” Vice President JD Vance wrote on X.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
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