Bullets found in Dallas migrant shooting were ‘anti-ICE in nature’ as two are confirmed dead and multiple injured: Live updates

Joe Rothrock, the special agent in charge of the Dallas FBI, said the ICE shooting as an act of ‘targeted violence.’

‘I can confirm at this time that the FBI is investigating this incident as an act of targeted violence,’ he said.

He revealed that bullets found near the shooter contained messages that were ‘anti-ICE in nature.’

‘Early evidence that we’ve seen from, rounds that were found near the suspected shooter contained messages that are anti-ICE in nature,’ Rothrock said.

Vice President JD Vance reacted to the Dallas ICE facility shooting on X, calling for attacks on law enforcement to end.

‘The obsessive attack on law enforcement, particularly ICE, must stop. I’m praying for everyone hurt in this attack and for their families,’ he said.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasted ‘unprecedented violence’ against ICE agents after a sniper injured multiple and killed one at a Dallas immigration facility.

‘There was a shooting this morning at the Dallas @ICEgov Detention Facility. Details are still emerging but we can confirm there were multiple injuries and fatalities,’ she said on X.

‘The shooter is deceased by a self-inflicted gun shot 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.’

Senator Ted Cruz condemned political violence at the Dallas ICE shooting press conference.

‘Violence is wrong. Politically motivated violence is wrong. It was just two weeks ago today that we saw a political assassination in Utah that tore the heart out of much of this country. This is the third shooting in Texas directed at ICE or CBP. This must stop,’ he said.

‘Your political opponents are not Nazis.’

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson started off the ICE facility shooting press conference, calling for prayers for the victims.

‘Please join me in praying for the families of folks who lost their lives today. Pray for the speedy recovery of those who are hurt or injured in what happened today,’ he said.

‘But maybe even more to the point, we are a country and a city that needs prayer. There’s a lot going on in our country, and a lot is confusing. It’s a scary time. I’ve got three young children. It’s challenging to explain to them what’s going on in our country right now.’

ICE confirmed a second victim has died after a gunman fired ‘indiscriminately’ at a Dallas facility.

‘We can confirm three individuals were shot and two are deceased,’ ICE said in a statement to CBS News.

”The shooter is also deceased by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No ICE officers were physically injured, and we are working alongside the FBI and local law enforcement.’

The statement explained that the shooter aimed for the building’s sallyport, which is a controlled, secure entryway.

‘ICE and Dallas police have secured the scene at our Dallas field office, where a shooter opened fire on the facility this morning, firing indiscriminately at the building and those in the sallyport,’ the agency said.

‘This isn’t the first time this location has been targeted; less than a month ago, a man walked in with what he claimed was a bomb. This violence must stop.’

The Fort Worth Police Department released a statement condemning the Dallas ICE shooting.

‘The violence that occurred in Dallas, TX this morning is uncalled for and moments like this are deeply disturbing as it creates more division in our community at a time when the focus needs to be on how we can come together,’ the department said on X.

‘We continue to ask our community that if you see something, say something.’

An audio recording obtained by CNN showed that police responded to reports of a ‘sniper on top of the roof.’

‘We’ve got one officer on scene. We’ve got one officer en route. This is going to be a sniper on top of the roof,’ an officer said.

‘Again, only two units from Channel Five if we have anyone that can start that way.’

Governor Greg Abbott reacted to the Dallas ICE shooting on social media, vowing to support law enforcement.

‘Texas fully supports ICE. Both the Texas Dept. of Public Safety & Texas National Guard work closely with ICE,’ he said

‘This assassination will NOT slow our arrest, detention, & deportation of illegal immigrants.

‘We will work with ICE & the Dallas Police Dept. to get to the bottom of the assassin’s motive.

‘We will offer ICE additional support to assist their operations.’

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem corrected the name of the Dallas ICE facility where three people were shot in her X post.

She changed the name to the ‘Dallas @ICEgov Field Office.’ She previously called the building the ‘Dallas @ICEgov Detention Facility.’

Texas Representative Wesley Hunt reacted to the Dallas ICE shooting on X.

‘A heinous act of violence is unfolding in Dallas, where ICE officers have been deliberately targeted by a gunman, possibly a sniper,’ he said.

‘Emily and I are praying for the victims and for every man and woman in uniform.

‘Let me be clear: demonizing our law enforcement has consequences. Dangerous rhetoric against those who protect our communities fuels violence like this. Our officers deserve respect, support, and gratitude, not to be painted as villains or targets.

‘This attack is an attack on law and order itself, and MUST be condemned without hesitation.’

Images show people who had Wednesday morning appointments at the Dallas ICE facility were turned away from the building as police investigate the shooting.

Texas Senator John Cornyn confirmed he has been in touch with local officials about the ‘horrific’ Dallas ICE shooting.

‘Horrific. While law enforcement investigates, I am keeping everyone impacted in my prayers,’ he said on X.

‘My staff have been in touch with federal & local officials in Dallas, and we will make sure all resources are brought to bear in the investigation. Thank you to all first responders who rushed to the scene.’

The sniper, who police sources described as a white man, shot himself dead as law enforcement agents closed in on him.

Officials said he opened fire ‘from an elevated position’ and is believed to have been perched on the roof of a nearby immigration attorney’s office, WFAA reported.

Sources told the outlet that the shooting occurred during the loading or unloading of a bus of detainees.

The facility where three people were shot at on Wednesday is an ICE building used to process detainees after they have been arrested, according to the New York Times.

Once they are processed, they are transported to long-term detention facilities.

The ICE facility is located along Interstate 35 East, just southwest of Dallas Love Field, a major commercial airport serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is just blocks from hotels catering to airport travelers.

More than 8,400 people have passed through the building since President Trump took office for the second time, the NYT reported.

A majority of detainees spent less than 24 hours at the facility before being transported.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan told Fox News that while a motive in the Dallas shooting is still unknown, they have seen an increase in violence at ICE facilities.

‘This is a very fluid situation, we don’t have details yet, we are committed to transparency and making sure we identify those who have been injured and fatalities within the situation as we continue to get updates from Dallas,’ she said.

‘We’ve seen a lot of violence at ICE facilities, and this is not the first time that we’ve seen an attack, even this year at an ICE facility.’

Sheahan said no ICE officers were injured in the attack, while noting the facility is still on lockdown.

‘As of now, we know that none of our officers have been injured. We want to make sure that we’re praying for those who have responded to the scene, as well as assisted in making sure those who have been injured get to the hospital and get the care they need,’ she said.

‘We have not confirmed the number of shooters yet, but we know that the shooter is no longer at large.’

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed the FBI is ‘fully engaged’ with law enforcement in Texas after ICE shooting.

‘The FBI is fully engaged, in conjunction with our state and federal law enforcement partners, at the crime scene in Dallas,’ he said on X.

Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News that no ICE agents were injured in the Dallas shooting.

‘We know our law enforcement was not injured, but we’re not sure about local security and other local law enforcement,’ McLaughlin said.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz confirmed he is monitoring the Dallas ICE shooting.

‘My team and I are closely monitoring the situation at the ICE Detention Facility in Dallas,’ he said on X.

‘We are praying for the swift recovery of those injured, and we are deeply grateful to the brave first responders who rushed to the scene.’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reacted to the Dallas ICE facility shooting.

‘Join me in praying for the victims of this heinous shooting,’ he said on X.

‘We will continue to do everything in our power to combat the alarming increase of targeted attacks against ICE and all law enforcement by evil, twisted individuals.’

A large police presence was spotted outside the Dallas ICE facility after a gunman opened fire Wednesday morning.

The Dallas Police Department posted on X that officers were called the scene of a shooting at the ICE facility Wednesday morning.

‘The preliminary investigation determined that a suspect opened fire at a government building from an adjacent building,’ police said.

‘Two people were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. One victim died at the scene. The suspect is deceased.’

A section of I-35E in Dallas is closed Wednesday morning after a shooting at an ICE facility off the highway, according to WFAA.

Part of I-35E southbound remains closed at Regal Row. I-35E northbound was closed at Inwood Road, but reopened around 8am, according to the local station.

As an alternative route, drivers are encouraged to take Texas 354.

Fox News host Griff Jenkins called the shooting at a Dallas immigration facility ICE officers’ worst fear come true.

‘This is what ICE fears most, that is an attack on them. Fox can confirm through ICE sources that there was an attack this morning at the Dallas facility,’ Jenkins said.

‘Shots fired into the sally port of this facility along the freeway there in Dallas, and ICE confirms the shooter is down, self-inflicted wound, and three individuals have been hit, their condition unknown.

‘We’re continuing to try to learn more about this, as you look live here and can see a tremendous law enforcement response. ICE, telling me in no clearer way, that they call this, quote, a clear attack on ICE. This comes as we have seen a more than 1000 percent increase of assaults on ICE officers.’

The ICE facility has been frequently targeted by pro-immigration demonstrators in recent months.

Last month, a man identified as Bratton Dean Wilkinson, 36, was arrested after making a bomb threat against the immigration processing center, reported Fox 4.

Wilkinson allegedly arrived at the entrance on August 25 and claimed to have a bomb in his backpack, and showed a ‘detonator’ on his wrist. He is now facing charges of making terroristic threats.

At least three ICE detainees were injured and one was killed at an ICE facility in Dallas before a suspected sniper was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a nearby rooftop.

The situation unfolded at the Texas facility around 7am on Wednesday morning.

The victims were migrants in ICE custody, and Fox4 reported that one was killed and at least three more were wounded.