US officials say the suspected shooter is also dead from a ‘self-inflicted gunshot wound’
Published On 24 Sep 2025
One person has died and at least two more have been critically wounded after being shot by a suspected sniper at a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)[1] office in Dallas, Texas
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the incident on Wednesday in a statement on X, saying there were “multiple injuries and fatalities” and that the suspected shooter was dead from a “self-inflicted gunshot wound”.
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“The preliminary investigation determined that a suspect opened fire at a government building from an adjacent building,” it added.
“The preliminary investigation determined that a suspect opened fire at a government building from an adjacent building,” it said.
“There was a shooting this morning at the Dallas ICE Field Office. Details are still emerging but we can confirm there were multiple injuries and fatalities,” Noem said.
“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.”
“Two people were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. One victim died at the scene. The suspect is deceased,” the Dallas Police Department[2] confirmed on X.
Local ABC affiliate WFAA reported that the shooter was found dead on the roof of a nearby building.
Police responded to the federal facility in northwest Dallas at about 7:30am (12:30 GMT).
Local media reports said the victims were in critical condition. ICE has not yet released an official statement.
US Vice President JD Vance says in a post on X[3] that the “obsessive attack on law enforcement, particularly ICE, must stop”.
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“I’m praying for everyone hurt in this attack and for their families,” he added.
ICE, a federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security, is tasked with enforcing immigration laws, and conducting criminal investigations.
Its operations have been the subject of controversy and protests in recent years, particularly since the re-election of President Donald Trump and the subsequent crackdown on immigrants and refugees which is a cornerstone of his administration’s policies. .
Human Rights Watch[4] have previously said ICE detention officers and private contractor guards treat detainees in a “degrading and dehumanizing manner”.
Al Jazeera has contacted ICE for comment.
References
- ^ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (www.aljazeera.com)
- ^ Dallas Police Department (x.com)
- ^ US Vice President JD Vance says in a post on X (x.com)
- ^ Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org)