Shots Fired At ICE Facility In Texas, Casualties Reported

At least three people were injured in a shocking shooting Wednesday morning at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas, Texas.

The attack unfolded around 7:30 a.m. as ICE officers were transferring detainees. Authorities said the gunman attempted to force entry into the facility, opening fire as the sally port doors opened. The shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed “multiple fatalities” and described the attack as another grim example of rising violence against federal law enforcement.

“There was a shooting this morning at the Dallas ICE Detention Facility,” Noem posted on X. “Details are still emerging but we can confirm there were multiple injuries and fatalities. The shooter is deceased by a self-inflicted gunshot 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,” she added.

Dallas police sources told Fox News that three people were shot, including two who were killed. No law enforcement officers were among the wounded.

Vice President JD Vance strongly condemned the attack, writing: “The obsessive attack on law enforcement, particularly ICE, must stop. I’m praying for everyone hurt in this attack and for their families.”

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said his team is “closely monitoring” the situation. “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,” he added.

Newsom’s Controversial Message Raises Alarms

The shooting comes just days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s communications team sparked outrage with a cryptic post aimed at Secretary Noem.

“Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today. You’re welcome, America,” the governor’s press account posted on Saturday.

The comment triggered immediate backlash online, with many comparing it to ominous social media chatter that preceded the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Biden-era left has increasingly been accused of normalizing violent rhetoric against conservatives and law enforcement officers.

The Trump administration moved swiftly to respond. Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, accused Newsom of hiding behind his staff.

“This reads like a threat,” McLaughlin wrote. “This is ugly, @GavinNewsom. Your keyboard warrior team may hide behind their laptops and spew this kind of vitriol but you would never have the guts to say this to her face.”

Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli confirmed the alleged threat has been referred to the Secret Service. The agency issued a rare public acknowledgment, saying:

“The Secret Service must vigorously investigate any situation or individual, regardless of position or status, that could pose or be perceived as posing a threat to any of our protectees. Especially in a politically charged climate, such as this.”

Hours later, Newsom’s office attempted to walk back the post, claiming it was actually referencing new immigration legislation banning federal officers from wearing masks in California. But the timing — days before a violent assault on an ICE facility — has only fueled suspicions and intensified criticism.

The controversy highlights the deepening divide between Democrat-run sanctuary states and President Donald Trump’s renewed push to restore law and order at the border. With ICE agents already under unprecedented attack, the governor of the nation’s largest blue state has now placed himself under federal scrutiny.