Three injured after shooting at Dallas ICE facility as police hunt for suspected sniper

Dallas — Three people were injured early Wednesday at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas as police launched a manhunt for a suspected sniper. The incident unfolded at the Texas facility around 7 a.m. local time, with police sources telling WFAA that investigators are also examining the possibility of multiple shooters.

Shortly after the shooting, authorities said a suspected gunman may have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the roof of a nearby immigration attorney's office. Police sources cited by ABC News said the shooter is down. The status of those injured in the shooting was not immediately clear, though reports indicated that several were in critical condition. Images from the scene showed a heavy police presence with officers converging on the facility and surrounding streets.

The ICE facility has, in recent months, been frequently targeted by pro-immigration demonstrators. In a prior incident, a large-scale attack on the same site in July 4 led to 10 arrests for shooting at law enforcement officers, underscoring the facility’s place in ongoing demonstrations surrounding U.S. immigration policy.

Authorities have not publicly disclosed a full timeline of events or identified those wounded, and there was no immediate word on charges arising from the incident. The developing story highlights the tension surrounding immigration enforcement and the security challenges faced by federal facilities that have become focal points in political debate. While officials confirmed the shooter’s status as down, they cautioned that information could change as investigators review surveillance footage and gather additional evidence.

The Dallas incident arrives amid a broader national discussion about immigration policy and how federal agencies respond to threats at facilities involved in enforcement and processing. The episode serves as a reminder of the volatile dynamic surrounding immigration enforcement in the United States, particularly at sites that have seen protests and confrontations in recent months.