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TOP NEWS
“Joshua Jahn: Federal officials identify North Texas man as Dallas ICE shooting suspect,” Dallas Morning News’ Lilly Kersh -- “Federal officials named Joshua Jahn, a 29-year-old unemployed Collin County college dropout, as the suspect who opened fire at the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, killing a detainee and wounding two others before fatally shooting himself.
Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson told reporters Thursday Jahn acted alone in what she described as a “the very definition of terrorism.”
Investigators found a collection of notes at the suspect’s home, Larson said, which indicated he intended to “maximize lethality” against ICE agents— not target detainees. No law enforcement were injured in the shooting.
He hoped his actions would give ICE agents “real terror,” induce stress in their lives, and interfere with their work, which he called human trafficking, Larson said. Notes described a hatred for the federal government and called ICE employees “people showing up to collect a dirty paycheck.”
Public records show Joshua Jahn owned a 2016 Toyota parked outside of a building near the ICE office, located in the 8100 block of North Stemmons Freeway. Police believe the Jahn “indiscriminately” fired rounds from a long-range rifle from the roof of the building in a targeted, ambush-style attack. Bullets hit the facility and transport vans outside the office.
Larson said Jahn’s car was seen with a large ladder hours before the shooting.
Noah Jahn, the suspect’s brother, told NBC News that Joshua Jahn was not interested in politics and had not voiced opposition to ICE. He said his brother was unemployed and planning to move onto their parents’ property in Oklahoma. Noah Jahn did not respond to a phone call from The Dallas Morning News requesting comment.
Joseph Rothrock, the Federal Bureau of Investigation agent in charge of the Dallas field office, said the gunfire Wednesday is being investigated as “an act of targeted violence.”
Investigators say the words “ANTI-ICE” were written on an unspent round found Wednesday morning at the scene of a shooting.
On Wednesday afternoon, police barricaded the street outside his family’s home on a leafy block in Fairview, a town about 32 miles north of Dallas between Allen and McKinney. Officers in tactical vests, including agents from the FBI, monitored the premises as the home was searched.
Federal officials confirmed Jahn legally obtained the rifle he used in the shooting in August.
In a post on Facebook made in 2022, the suspect’s mother criticized Texas’ gun laws, accusing state leaders of not addressing gun violence and failing residents. Sharon Jahn quoted a song by Jacques Brel in one post.
“If we only have love / We can melt all the guns / And then give the new world / To our daughters and sons,” the post stated.
The family lives near Allen, the site of a 2023 mass shooting at a shopping mall where a gunman fatally shot eight people and injured others.
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X that the FBI has been analyzing devices, data and writings recovered from the home of the suspect.
Patel said the subject, who he did not identify by name, downloaded a document containing a list of Department of Homeland Security facilities, searched several times for “ballistics” and for the video of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in the days before the shooting and last month searched several apps that tracks the movements of ICE agents, all of which Patel said showed a “high degree” of pre-planning in the attack.
Patel also said investigators found a handwritten note saying, “Hopefully this will give ICE agents real terror, to think, ‘is there a sniper with AP rounds on that roof?”
Authorities are investigating Jahn’s background. Larson said Jahn likely deleted evidence from his devices, and investigators did not find evidence of membership to specific groups.
Jahn’s LinkedIn profile listed volunteer work with the Boy Scouts of America.
Collin College, a community college with campuses across Collin County, confirmed that he attended the school at various times between Spring 2013 and 2018.
He previously studied mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas from 2014 to 2016. The university’s admission’s office confirmed he failed most of his classes.
Jahn worked assembling and installing solar panels in D-FW about eight years ago, according to a former employer. Jahn’s also listed previous employment at a cannabis farm in the state of Washington and at fast food and retail stores in Allen.
Collin County records show Jahn pleaded guilty to a felony marijuana charge in a Texas court 2016.” DMN ($)
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TOP NEWS
“Data centers are thirsty for Texas’ water, but state planners don’t know how much they will need” Texas Tribune
“’Unthinkable’: Grieving parents call on Camp Mystic to cancel planned reopening” AAS ($)
“Austin woman arrested after newborn found in dumpster, police say” AAS ($)
Editorial: “Resignation, firing, demotions at Texas A&M a sad tale in culture warfare” SAEN ($)
“Texas Democratic Party’s move to Dallas prompts top staff exodus, roils organization ahead of 2026” Texas Tribune
2026
“Cornyn nabs endorsements from 15 former GOP members of Congress in primary vs. Paxton” Texas Tribune
#TXLEGE
Judd Messer guest column: “Energy abundance is the key to Texas economic leadership” Odessa American
STATE GOVERNMENT
“Power generators working to keep up as demand grows, ERCOT says” KVUE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“‘Mocked’: Austin City Council staff playing constituent ‘bingo’ during meetings, former staffer says” KXAN
TEXANS IN DC
“Charlie Kirk assassination has Texans in Congress considering increased security” DMN ($)
“Rep. Michael McCaul, foreign policy hawk in an increasingly isolationist GOP, recounts 20 years in Congress” Texas Tribune
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> TX TRIB: “Texas counties struggle to process voter registrations using state’s new system“ TX TRIB
> HOU CHRON: “Andrew White officially launches Democratic bid to take on Greg Abbott“ HOU CHRON
> FWST: “FWISD votes to transition schools to Resource Campuses“ FWST
> TX TRIB: “Texas set to execute man convicted of killing 13-month-old girl on Thursday“ TX TRIB
> KXAN: “Andrew White, son of former Gov. Mark White, announces campaign for Texas governor“ KXAN
> DMN: “Abbott hints at more Stargate-like projects as AI ‘gold rush’ reshapes Texas“ DMN
> FWST: “‘Tried to eat me alive:’ Dogs brutally maul TX woman after leaping fence, family says“ FWST
> FWST: “What to know about the ICE facility in Texas where a detainee was shot, killed“ FWST
> MRT: “Texas man facing execution for fatally beating 13-month-old girl during ‘exorcism’“ MRT
> FWST: “Man accused of killing wife at Arlington home was out on bond for family violence“ FWST
> DMN: “1 ICE detainee killed, 2 wounded in shooting at Dallas office; shooter also dead“ DMN
> FWST: “Who is Joshua Jahn? Dallas ICE shooting suspect identified as North Texas man“ FWST
> DMN: “What we know: Multiple detainees shot at Dallas ICE office“ DMN
> FWST: “Live updates: 1 ICE detainee killed in Dallas shooting; dead sniper identified“ FWST
> DMN: “Maintenance issue delays nearly 1,000 American Airlines flights at DFW and beyond“ DMN
> FWST: “Dallas ICE Shooting: FBI at 2 homes linked to suspected shooter“ FWST
> SAEN: “After Las Palapas founder stabbed to death, nephew indicted on murder charge“ SAEN
> DMN: “‘Deep grief’: Faith leaders condemn violence of all kinds after Dallas ICE shooting“ DMN
> SA REPORT: “SAISD student code of conduct could up suspensions, expulsions“ SA REPORT
> DMN: “‘Situation was terrifying’: Dallas ICE shooting witnesses give accounts from scene“ DMN
> DMN: “Abbott, Cornyn, Cruz, other officials offer thoughts after ICE office shooting in Dallas“ DMN
> SA REPORT: “Lawmakers gather for Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day“ SA REPORT
> HOU CHRON: “Meet the Houston megadonors who gave the most campaign cash over 25 years“ HOU CHRON
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “City of Katy’s FY 2025-26 budget emphasizes public safety“ COMMUNITY IMPACT
> KXAN: “Angelo State University restricts how faculty can discuss gender, reports say“ KXAN
> TX TRIB: “Starbase will take partial control of beach near Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch site“ TX TRIB
> MRT: “Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21“ MRT
> THE TEXAN: “21-Year Age Minimum for Purchasing THC Products Adopted by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission“ THE TEXAN
> EP TIMES: “17 statewide propositions will appear on Nov. ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know.“ EP TIMES
> SA REPORT: “What’s on the November 4 ballot? Here’s the sample ballot.“ SA REPORT
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Bellaire City Council Position 3“ COMMUNITY IMPACT
> KXAN: “Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission bans THC sales for minors“ KXAN
> HOU CHRON: “Mayor, police chief respond to claims of serial killer in Houston“ HOU CHRON
> EP TIMES: “Beto O’Rourke leads early US Senate poll despite not entering 2026 Texas race“ EP TIMES
> EP TIMES: “El Paso 2026 primary election guide: What to know as campaigns launch“ EP TIMES
> THE TEXAN: “New Texas Bail Law May Clash with Harris County’s Federal Consent Decree“ THE TEXAN
> SA REPORT: “Beto Altamirano to lead nonprofit Tech Bloc as he considers political future amidst redistricting“ SA REPORT
> FWST: “DoorDash driver reports ‘suspicious’ order, revealing hostage crisis, TX cops say“ FWST
> TX TRIB: “Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids“ TX TRIB
> HOU CHRON: “See how Texas universities ranked on U.S. News’ 2026 Best Colleges list“ HOU CHRON
> FWST: “6 women arraigned on charges for Alvarado ICE attack“ FWST
> FWST: “Man followed by wife’s boyfriend is beaten, then killed by passing car, TX cops say“ FWST
> FWST: “2 people killed in Parker County crash. All lanes closed on FM 730 near Azle“ FWST
> HOU CHRON: “Eli Lilly picks Houston for massive plant that will bring 4,000 jobs“ HOU CHRON
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “Lilly to build $6.5B manufacturing facility at Generation Park, bringing over 600 jobs“ COMMUNITY IMPACT
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “Committee to assess, recommend changes for McKinney ISD attendance zones, facilities“ COMMUNITY IMPACT
> SAEN: “Police say fiery death of aide to Rep. Tony Gonzales was caught on video“ SAEN
> MRT: “OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans 5 more elsewhere with Oracle, Softbank“ MRT
> HOU CHRON: “Deaths of 3 in Houston apartment being investigated as murder-suicide: HCSO“ HOU CHRON
EXTRA POINTS
Recent Texas sports scores:
Tues
> MLB: Minnesota 5, Texas 1
> MLB: Oakland 4, Houston 1
Wed
> MLB: Texas 4, Minnesota 2
> MLB: Oakland 6, Houston 0
Tonight’s Texas sports schedule:
> 1:35pm: MLB: Minnesota at Texas
> 2:35pm: MLB: Houston at Oakland
Tomorrow’s Texas sports schedule:
> 6:10pm: MLB: Texas at Cleveland
> 8:38pm: MLB: Houston at LAA
HOUSTON ASTROS: “Langeliers has HR among 4 hits, Soderstrom also goes deep as Athletics beat Astros 6-0” AP
TEXAS RANGERS: “Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid” AP
DALLAS COWBOYS: “Micah Parsons makes his ballyhooed return to Dallas as Packers visit Cowboys” AP
DALLAS COWBOYS: Cowlishaw: “Floundering Cowboys’ underdog status can be traced to disastrous playoff loss vs. Packers” DMN ($)
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Texas A&M aims for 4-0 as coach Mike Elko challenges fans’ mindset” AP
DALLAS STARS: “Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn to undergo surgery for a collapsed lung” AP
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