Dallas ICE Facility Shooting: Officials Discuss Targeted Violence Investigation

Official Response to Dallas Shooting

• 🙏 Officials opened the press conference by emphasizing the importance of prayer for the families affected, the injured, and the nation during challenging times.
• 🤝 A call was made for the city and country to come together, support one another, and remain patient and calm while law enforcement conducts its investigation.
• 👏 Gratitude was expressed to the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Sheriff's Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and federal law enforcement partners for their swift response.

Investigation Details and Findings

• 🚨 At approximately 6:40 a.m., a shooting occurred at an ICE facility, resulting in four individuals being shot, two of whom were deceased, including the suspected shooter.
• 🔍 The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of targeted violence, noting early evidence of anti-ICE messages found near the suspected shooter.
• 🚫 This incident is highlighted as the most recent example of targeted violence, with a previous coordinated attack on an immigration detention center in Alvaredo, Texas, mentioned.

Call to Stop Divisive Rhetoric

• 📢 ICE officials stated that rhetoric seen online is inspiring acts of violence against ICE employees and employees are losing their lives.
• 🗣️ A strong plea was made to politicians to stop using rhetoric that demonizes ICE and CBP and to cease calls for doxing ICE agents.
• 🇺🇸 The importance of disagreeing within the democratic process without demonizing political opponents was stressed, with a call for decency across the political aisle.

Law Enforcement and Victim Support

• 🛡️ It was confirmed that no law enforcement officers were hurt during the attack.
• ❓ Details regarding the identities of the victims are still being ascertained, and law enforcement is respecting the need to make notifications.
• 📞 The public is urged to report any information that could aid the FBI's investigation by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.