Second detainee Miguel Angel Garcia‑Hernandez dies after Dallas ICE rooftop sniper attack
Miguel Ángel García‑Hernández, 32, died Tuesday after being taken off life support for wounds sustained Sept. 24 when a rooftop sniper opened fire on a detainee transport outside the Dallas ICE field office—an attack that earlier killed Norlan Guzmán Fuentes and wounded Jose Andres Bordones‑Molina. Authorities identified the shooter as 29‑year‑old Joshua Jahn, who was found dead of an apparent suicide; surveillance video shows him firing at the van while ICE agents shielded and shepherded detainees, and investigators say he researched DHS facilities, tracked ICE activity, and left a note and anti‑ICE‑marked rounds. García‑Hernández’s family said he was a father of four, expecting a fifth child, and had been detained after an Aug. 8 DUI arrest.
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🔍 Key Facts
- On Sept. 24, 2025, a gunman opened fire from a rooftop at the Dallas ICE field office, targeting a detainee transport van and striking the facility sally port area.
- Two detainees have died: 37-year-old Norlan Guzmán Fuentes and 32-year-old Miguel Ángel García‑Hernández, the latter of whom died after being taken off life support; a third detainee, Jose Andres Bordones‑Molina, was wounded.
- Miguel Ángel García‑Hernández was identified by LULAC; his family said he was a father of four, expecting a fifth child, had lived in the U.S. about two decades, and had been detained following an Aug. 8 arrest for driving under the influence.
- Authorities identified the suspect as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, who was found dead by an apparent suicide on a nearby rooftop.
- Investigators reported surveillance showing Jahn with a ladder around 3:00 a.m. and the shooting occurring about 6:30 a.m.; the FBI said he had downloaded a DHS-facilities document, researched ballistics and a 'Charlie Kirk Shot Video,' used apps to track ICE presence (Aug. 19–24), and left a handwritten note and rounds marked with anti‑ICE messaging.
- Surveillance video obtained by CBS and Fox clearly shows the shooter opening fire on the detainee van and visually corroborates that shots struck detainees and agents inside the vehicle.
- Other footage shows ICE agents actively shielding and shepherding detainees as gunfire rained down — agents ducking for cover, guiding detainees into the building, about six agents exiting in response, an agent in tactical gear opening the van door, and one handcuffed detainee appearing to bleed from the head.
- Official responses include ICE/DHS statements labeling the victims as 'criminal illegal aliens,' acting U.S. attorney Nancy Larson saying the shooter sought to 'terrorize' ICE agents, and public statements from LULAC and the victims' families.
📍 Contextual Background
- Law enforcement agencies respond to active shooter incidents and may engage and neutralize suspects at the scene.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigates incidents of targeted violence.
- Ballistics testing of a .380-caliber shell casing recovered at the Austin yogurt shop, when resubmitted to a federal database, produced a match to an unsolved 1998 case in Kentucky.
- The church attack was the second mass shooting in the United States in less than 24 hours; a separate Saturday-night attack in Southport, North Carolina involved a shooter firing from a boat into a crowd, killing three and wounding five.
- A crime statistician testified that rates of murder and violent crime were falling nationwide and in Charlotte after increases early in the 2020s (as of 2025-09-29).
- Video footage captured an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer pushing a visibly upset Ecuadoran woman to the ground outside an immigration court at the 26 Federal Plaza building in Manhattan.
- The Department of Homeland Security released a statement saying the officer was being relieved of current duties while a full investigation was conducted and denouncing the officer's conduct as unacceptable.
📰 Sources (5)
Second detainee dies after shooting at Dallas ICE facility
New information:
- Confirmation that Miguel Angel Garcia‑Hernandez died on Tuesday after being on life support following the Sept. 24 attack.
- Family statement and quotes from his wife, Stephany Gauffeny, including personal details (father of four, expecting a fifth child; had lived in the U.S. for two decades).
- Context that Garcia‑Hernandez had been detained after an Aug. 8 arrest for driving under the influence.
- Reiteration of the other victims' names: 37‑year‑old Norlan Guzmán Fuentes (also killed) and Jose Andres Bordones‑Molina (injured).
- ICE/DHS characterization: ICE called the three victims 'criminal illegal aliens' in a statement; Nancy Larson (acting U.S. attorney) said the shooter sought to 'terrorize' ICE agents.
Second Victim Dies From Dallas ICE Shooting
New information:
- A second victim, Miguel Ángel García‑Hernández, 32, has died after being taken off life support.
- The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) identified the victim and announced his death.
- Confirms the suspected shooter as Joshua Jahn in the Dallas ICE field‑office attack.
Surveillance video shows Dallas ICE agents protecting detainees as gunfire rains down on facility
New information:
- Surveillance video (obtained by Fox News) shows ICE agents actively shielding and shepherding detainees inside the facility as gunfire rained down outside.
- Video specifics: agents ducking for cover in front of two white vans, shuffling detainees into the building, an ICE agent guiding detainees down a hallway, and one handcuffed detainee appearing to bleed from the head.
- Operational detail: about six agents exited the facility in response; footage shows an agent in full tactical gear opening the van’s driver side and another wearing blue rubber medical gloves motioning for help.
Surveillance video shows moments gunman opened fire on Dallas ICE field office
New information:
- CBS News obtained and published surveillance video that clearly shows the moments the gunman opened fire at a detainee-transport van parked outside the Dallas ICE field office.
- The footage visually corroborates reports that shots were fired at detainees and agents inside the van, providing primary visual evidence of the attack sequence.
- The video serves as a primary source that can help investigators confirm timing and movements during the rooftop attack.
Dallas ICE attack timeline shows shooter sought to inflict ‘real terror,’ leaving 1 dead, 2 hurt: Officials
New information:
- Date and place: Sept. 24, 2025 — ICE facility sally port and rooftop in Dallas, Texas.
- Casualties and suspect: One ICE detainee killed, two detainees wounded; suspect identified as 29‑year‑old Joshua Jahn, found dead by apparent suicide on a nearby rooftop.
- Investigative specifics: Surveillance showed the suspect with a ladder at ~3 a.m.; shooting occurred ~6:30 a.m.; FBI reports Jahn downloaded a DHS‑facilities document, searched ballistics and a 'Charlie Kirk Shot Video,' tracked ICE presence via apps (Aug. 19–24), and left a handwritten note and anti‑ICE‑marked rounds.