(The Guardian) DHS secretary confirms shooting at Dallas Ice facility, reports 'multiple injuries and fatalities'
There has been a shooting at an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (Ice) detention facility in Dallas, according to a statement from Kristi Noem – the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. “Details are still emerging but we can confirm there were multiple injuries and fatalities,” Noem said. “The shooter is deceased by a self-inflicted gun shot wound.”
Noem added that the motive of the shooting is currently unknown.
Two detainees shot in Dallas Ice facility shooting - report
Per earlier reports, two detainees were shot at the Ice facility in Dallas, according to a report by CNN, citing two law enforcement officials.
Earlier, on CNN, acting Ice director Todd Lyons said three individuals were shot, all of whom were taken to a hospital. However, he did not specify who the three people were, or their condition at this time.
Lyons added that preliminary information is “a possible sniper” and that shots came from “outside” the facility. He noted that the Ice field office is now locked down and secure.
There has been a shooting at an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (Ice) detention facility in Dallas, according to a statement from Kristi Noem – the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. “Details are still emerging but we can confirm there were multiple injuries and fatalities,” Noem said. “The shooter is deceased by a self-inflicted gun shot wound.”
Noem added that the motive of the shooting is currently unknown.
Two detainees shot in Dallas Ice facility shooting - report
Per earlier reports, two detainees were shot at the Ice facility in Dallas, according to a report by CNN, citing two law enforcement officials.
Earlier, on CNN, acting Ice director Todd Lyons said three individuals were shot, all of whom were taken to a hospital. However, he did not specify who the three people were, or their condition at this time.
Lyons added that preliminary information is “a possible sniper” and that shots came from “outside” the facility. He noted that the Ice field office is now locked down and secure.