DALLAS, TX – A meticulously planned rooftop sniper attack on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday morning left one detainee, Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, dead and two others critically wounded. The gunman, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as law enforcement closed in.

Federal authorities are now investigating the deadly ambush as a premeditated act of domestic terrorism. Evidence uncovered by the FBI suggests that while Joshua Jahn intended to target ICE officers, his actions resulted in the tragic and unintended deaths of the very detainees he claimed he did not want to harm. The deceased victim, Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, was a 37-year-old man from El Salvador.

A Morning of Terror: The Attack on the Dallas ICE Facility

The attack began at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, a time chosen to coincide with shift changes and transport activities. Investigators say Joshua Jahn used a ladder to access the roof of a commercial building overlooking the ICE office at 8101 North Stemmons Freeway. From this sniper’s perch, he opened fire with a legally purchased 8mm bolt-action rifle.

His target was a transport van carrying multiple detainees. The van was struck by gunfire, causing chaos and carnage. In a moment of incredible bravery, ICE agents and officers from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ran directly into the line of fire to extract the survivors and move the remaining detainees to safety. Authorities credit their heroic actions with likely saving more lives.

After the initial attack, a massive law enforcement response sealed off the area. As officers and SWAT teams closed in on his position, Joshua Jahn took his own life.

The Victims: The Human Cost of the Attack, Including Norlan Guzman-Fuentes

The hail of bullets fired by Jahn resulted in devastating harm to the detainees inside the van. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, 37, a citizen of El Salvador, died from his injuries. His death has been officially ruled a homicide.

Two other detainees were critically wounded and remain hospitalized:

• Miguel Ángel García, a Mexican national, is on life support. The Mexican Consulate General in Dallas has been in contact with his family to provide support.
• José Andrés Bordones-Molina, a Venezuelan national, is listed in critical condition.

ICE confirmed that no other detainees in the van were struck by gunfire and no ICE personnel were injured in the attack. The focus now turns to the recovery of the injured and seeking justice for the death of Norlan Guzman-Fuentes.

The Gunman: The Troubling Profile of Joshua Jahn

Investigators are now working to understand the man behind the rifle, Joshua Jahn. The portrait emerging is a complex one, filled with troubling contradictions. Friends who knew him during his time in the Allen Independent School District described him as quiet and distinctly apolitical.

“Josh was the least political person I knew in high school,” one former classmate recalled. “When people started talking about politics, he’d say, ‘guys, shut up, can we just play Halo?’”

Officials confirmed Joshua Jahn attended Allen ISD from kindergarten through 12th grade and briefly studied at the University of Texas at Dallas. How this seemingly apolitical young man became a radicalized domestic terrorist is now a central question for the FBI.

“The Definition of Terrorism”: The Investigation into Joshua Jahn’s Motives

While his friends saw him as non-political, evidence recovered by investigators paints a very different picture of Joshua Jahn. The FBI has uncovered a trove of information pointing to a deep-seated anti-ICE ideology and weeks of careful planning.

According to Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy Larson, the attack was “the very definition of terrorism.” Evidence includes:

• Ammunition recovered from the rooftop that had anti-ICE messages written on it.
• Handwritten notes found at his home detailing a plan to “maximize lethality against ICE personnel” while trying to minimize harm to detainees.
• Weeks of pre-attack surveillance and research, including downloading Dallas County security documents, conducting online searches for ballistics data, and using apps to track the locations of ICE personnel.

Larson described the death of Norlan Guzman-Fuentes and the injuries to the other detainees as a “tragic irony.” “While this shooter intended to terrorize ICE, his actions instead brought tragic harm to the very individuals he claimed he did not want to hurt,” she said. A joint investigation involving the Dallas Police Department, FBI, ICE, and ATF is ongoing.