Anti-ICE Gunman Identified as Joshua Jahn in Deadly Dallas Shooting That Killed Two Migrants

The man who opened fire on a group of ICE detainees in Dallas has been identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, according to law enforcement sources. Jahn reportedly fired from a rooftop as a bus unloaded migrants at a federal immigration processing center, killing two and injuring several others before taking his own life.

A stripper clip of ammunition found near Jahn’s body had “ANTI-ICE” scrawled on it, confirming the ideological nature of the attack, according to FBI Special Agent Joe Rothrock.

“This is being investigated as a targeted act of political violence,” Rothrock stated during a press conference, citing the growing trend of ideologically motivated attacks on immigration officials.

A Pattern of Targeted Violence

The Dallas attack marks the third violent incident against ICE or Customs and Border Protection personnel in Texas since July:

• On July 4, anarchist militants in Alvarado attacked an ICE facility, luring officers out with fireworks before opening fire.

• On August 25, Bratton Dean Wilkinson claimed to have a bomb and shut down another ICE facility in Dallas.

• On September 18, masked gunmen fired on a Border Patrol building in McAllen, Texas.

FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement that “these despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off.”

Escalating Rhetoric Under Scrutiny

The shooting came just hours after California Governor Gavin Newsom labeled ICE a “private domestic army” during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His comments, delivered the night before the shooting, ignited widespread backlash.

“This ICE issue is alarming beyond words,” Newsom said. “If you’re in a black or brown community, authoritarianism is not a future concern—it’s already here.”

Senator Ted Cruz responded forcefully, saying such rhetoric has “real consequences.”

“To every politician who is using rhetoric demonizing ICE and CBP, stop. To every politician calling for ICE agents to be doxxed or harassed, stop,” Cruz said at a press briefing in Dallas.

Who Was Joshua Jahn?

Despite the “ANTI-ICE” messages left at the scene, Jahn’s family insists he was not overtly political.

“I didn’t think he was politically interested,” said his brother Noah Jahn, who added that the shooter had no known history of violence or strong political leanings.

Jahn had previously worked in the renewable energy sector, completing training at Imagine Solar in Austin and briefly working at Solartime USA in Richardson, Texas.

His brother described him as “unique,” but said there were no warning signs leading up to the attack.

“He’s not a marksman, that’s for sure. He would not be able to make any shots like that,” Noah added, expressing disbelief over the incident.

Investigation Continues

The FBI, DHS, and local authorities are continuing to examine Jahn’s background, digital footprint, and potential affiliations. Officials say more information will be released as the investigation develops, but reiterated that the pattern of violence against immigration agencies must be taken seriously.

“This is part of a broader pattern,” said Rothrock. “And it needs to end.”