Dallas, TX — Authorities responded early Friday to reports of an “unknown substance” discovered inside a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, the same location targeted in a fatal shooting two months ago. Dallas police confirmed that a suspicious package was found inside the building shortly before 7 a.m., prompting a large emergency response including more than a dozen fire-rescue units and hazmat personnel.
Dallas Police Department spokesperson Michael Dennis said no injuries were reported and that the FBI will lead the ongoing investigation. The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment, according to The Hill.
The incident comes on the heels of a deadly September attack at the facility, where a Texas resident opened fire on detainees awaiting processing. Two detainees were killed and a third critically injured. ICE officials said the gunman shot indiscriminately at the building, including at a van in the sallyport where the victims were struck. The shooter was later found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At the time, FBI special agent Joe Rothrock said spent rounds near the gunman included messages expressing anti-ICE sentiment, describing the attack as part of a concerning pattern of threats toward federal immigration sites. He said the federal government would use “every resource” available to hold responsible individuals accountable.
Friday’s discovery remains under investigation as federal authorities review the contents and origin of the package.
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