A second detainee was killed in an attack on the Dallas Immigrants and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office. This was confirmed Tuesday by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
The organization reported that 32-year-old Miguel Ancer Garcia Hernandez died from injuries sustained during a sniper attack on September 24. His family is currently seeking crowdfunding for his burial expenses.
Another detainee, 37-year-old Nolan Guzman Fuentes, also succumbed to his wounds from the shooting, while a third individual remains in critical condition.
Interestingly, the phrase “anti-ICE” was found engraved on a bullet at the scene, but officials are still investigating the motives behind the attack. The gunman reportedly took his own life after injuring three others, and thankfully, no ICE agents or law enforcement personnel were harmed.
LULAC expressed their support for the Garcia Hernandez family, urging the public to reject violence and divisive rhetoric in their statement following the death of the man. They emphasized that every individual’s life, including that of Latino immigrants, should be treated with dignity. “This hatred must stop. It is time for our nation to come together in compassion, unity, and respect for human life,” a spokesperson added.
According to the organization, Garcia-Hernandez was expecting his fifth child.
His wife, Stephanie Gofeney, reflected on his character in a statement: “My husband, Miguel, was a good man, a loving father, and a provider. We had just bought our first home together, and he worked hard to give our children what they needed. His death is a senseless tragedy that has devastated our family. I don’t know how to explain to our children that their father is gone.”
Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem shared her condolences shortly after the incident occurred, noting that “our prayers are with the victims and our ICE law enforcement families.” She called the attack a result of hatred towards ICE and described it as a “wake-up call.” Noem urged political leaders and the media to tone down the rhetoric surrounding ICE enforcement to prevent further violence.
