Joshua Yahn, the gunman involved in the Dallas shooting, appears to harbor significant resentment towards immigration officials and the federal government, with intentions that many are labeling as terrorist in nature.
During a press conference on Thursday, Deputy Nancy Larson revealed that the FBI found a handwritten note at Yahn’s home, wherein he spoke of “trafficking” following an incident at an ICE agency, calling the Dallas facility nothing more than “people appearing to collect dirty salaries.”
The weapon Yahn used, believed to have been acquired legally last August, is described as an “8mm bolt action rifle,” according to FBI Special Agent Joe Rothlock.
Larson mentioned that another note contained “hate” directed at the federal government, though she did not elaborate on the language used.
Details on the Shooting at the Dallas ICE Facility
- On September 24, 29-year-old Joshua Yahn opened fire at a detention center in Dallas, targeting an ICE facility.
- It has been reported that while detainees were being moved, the shooter had access to the area.
- One person has been confirmed dead, and two others sustained injuries. Yahn was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a nearby rooftop.
- The FBI noted that Yahn had written “Anti-Ice” on one of the bullets.
- The shooting is being examined as a “targeted act of violence,” according to the special agents at the Dallas Field Office.
Another note suggested that he acted alone and acknowledged that his actions would lead to an investigation.
In his writings, Yahn mentioned, “Yes, it was just me and my brain,” and hinted that he had erased data from his device, which Larson interpreted as a way to cover his tracks.
While Larson characterized the incident as “the very definition of terrorism,” Rothlock noted that Yahn’s memorandum acknowledged the potential for additional victims, particularly during the detainee transfer process that morning.
Furthermore, when the shooting began, it was mentioned that ATF and ICE agents had to “put themselves in the fire line” in order to safeguard others at the scene.
