Federal authorities confirmed Wednesday that the gunman who opened fire outside a Dallas ICE detention center used ammunition marked with anti-ICE messages.

The attack, which left two people dead and one injured, is being investigated as a targeted act of violence, as reported by The New York Post.

Joe Rothrock, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Dallas Field Office, addressed reporters on Wednesday morning.

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“What I can share with you is that early evidence we’ve seen from rounds that were found near the suspected shooter contain messages that are anti-ICE in nature. Again, this is just the most recent example of this type of attack,” Rothrock said.

FBI Director Kash Patel later released a photo showing one of the recovered rounds with the phrase “ANTI ICE” etched into it. “One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase ‘ANTI ICE.’ More updates will be forthcoming,” Patel posted on X.

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Patel noted that the incident resembled a pattern of politically motivated violence targeting federal immigration enforcement.

“These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off. We are only miles from Prarieland, Texas, where just two months ago an individual ambushed a separate ICE facility targeting their officers,” he wrote.

“It has to end, and the FBI and our partners will lead these investigative efforts to see to it that those who target our law enforcement are pursued and brought to the fullest extent of justice.”

The suspected gunman, Joshua Jahn, 29, was discovered dead on a rooftop near the facility after what officials said was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Authorities confirmed that none of the ICE officers or law enforcement personnel were injured in the attack. The identities of the victims have not been made public.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz condemned rhetoric aimed at demonizing ICE agents, saying it contributed to an environment that encourages violence.

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“Politicians demanding that ICE agents be doxed and calling for people to go after their families: stop,” Cruz said during the press conference. “Violence has no place. It is wrong, and we should come together.”

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The Dallas attack is the latest in a series of threats and assaults targeting immigration enforcement facilities in Texas. Investigators continue to review evidence while federal and local authorities work to determine whether others may have been involved or inspired by similar anti-ICE sentiments.

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