Acting ICE Director, Todd Lyons, confirmed the incident during an interview on CNN, saying investigations were ongoing into the motive behind the attack.
At least three people were shot on Wednesday at a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas, Texas, before the gunman turned the weapon on himself and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Acting ICE Director, Todd Lyons, confirmed the incident during an interview on CNN, saying investigations were ongoing into the motive behind the attack.
“It could be employees, it could be civilians that were visiting the facility, it could be detainees. At this point, we’re still working through that,” Lyons was quoted by CNN.
Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, said details were still emerging but the agency was confirming there were “multiple injuries and fatalities.” Noem said the motive remained unclear but noted there has been an uptick of targeting of ICE agents.
Dozens of emergency vehicles were seen along a highway near the facility.
ICE and Homeland Security didn’t immediately provide additional details.
A fourth of July attack at a Texas immigration detention center injured a police officer, who was shot in the neck.
Attackers dressed in black military-style clothing opened fire outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, southwest of Dallas, federal prosecutors said.
At least 11 people have been charged in connection with the attack.
Three United States police officers were fatally shot while serving an arrest warrant in York County, Pennsylvania, last Wednesday.
The officers were attacked at a farmhouse on Haar Road near Spring Grove, a farming community.
Two other officers were wounded and remain in critical but stable condition.
According to Governor Josh Shapiro, "This is an absolutely tragic and devastating day for York County, for the entire commonwealth of Pennsylvania." He asked for prayers for the families of the victims.
"It's important for you to know that these families who are grieving right now ... how proud they are of their loved ones who put on the uniform to keep us safe," he said.
Shapiro also acknowledged he had received a call from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi offering whatever federal support was necessary.
Shapiro ordered flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of the officers.
According to Reuters, the suspected shooter was equally killed by police. The motive behind the shooting appears to be domestic-related, with the officers serving a warrant for charges of stalking and criminal trespass.
A neighbour described the scene, saying he heard at least 30 gunshots and saw two officers lying on the ground. "Authorities described the shooting as domestic-related," the neighbor's account corroborates the complexity of the situation.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are assisting local law enforcement with the investigation. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed federal agents were on the ground supporting local authorities.
This incident highlights the risks law enforcement officers face daily. As of now, 62 law enforcement officers have lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.