Vice President JD Vance expressed his concern on X: “The obsessive attacks on law enforcement, especially ICE, must stop. I’m praying for everyone hurt in this attack and their families.”
Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, confirmed that he is closely monitoring the situation: “My team and I are watching the events at the Dallas ICE Detention Facility. We pray for the swift recovery of those injured and are grateful for the brave first responders on the scene.”
Breaking: 3 people wounded at Dallas I.C.E. 🧊 facility off i35, police searching for possible sniper,
— FLAHUSTLA (@FLAHUSTLA) September 24, 2025
Police say the rifle-armed suspect acted as a sniper on a roof before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot as agents closed in. pic.twitter.com/PK8m1khKVv
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