Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Dallas ICE Facility Shooting: 3 Injured, Gunman Dead From Self-Inflicted Wound


(MENAFN- Live Mint) Three people were shot on Wednesday (September 24) at an Immigration and US Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas before the gunman died of a self-inflicted wound, the agency confirmed, as per AP report.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told CNN that investigators were still working to determine whether the victims were employees, visitors, or detainees.“It could be employees, it could be civilians that were visiting the facility, it could be detainees,” he said.

Emergency response

Dozens of police and emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene, with a highway near the facility blocked off during the response.

ICE said no further information was immediately available, and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that while details are still emerging, the agency has confirmed there are“multiple injuries and fatalities” at the field office. She added that the motive remains unclear but noted a recent rise in incidents targeting ICE agents.

Dozens of emergency vehicles were spotted along a nearby highway.

ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not provided further information at this time.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates

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