ICE: Two detainees killed, one hospitalized at Dallas ICE field office shooting

Incident Overview - Two ICE detainees died and one was hospitalized after being shot at a field office in Dallas; the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound [1][2][6] - The shooting occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m local time [1][2] - The shooter fired multiple rounds from an elevated position into the field office's Sallyport [2] Investigative Details - Authorities believe the attack was pre-planned and premeditated, potentially involving pre-operational surveillance [2] - The FBI is involved, with the Dallas field office providing resources, including the domestic terrorism squad if the incident is related to political violence or terrorism [2] - The FBI will analyze digital evidence to identify the shooter, their network, and potential accomplices [2] Contextual Background - DHS reported a 700% surge in assaults on ICE officers in recent months [1] - ICE facilities and officers have been targeted by violence in the past, including an attack on an ICE detention facility in Alvarado, Texas on July 4th and a shooting at a border patrol facility in Macallen, Texas on July 7th [1] - There is heightened tension and fear in Texas, particularly within immigrant communities, due to concerns about ICE tactics [4][5]