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By Billal Rahman and Dan Gooding
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Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, a national of El Salvador, was killed during the shooting at the Dallas ICE facility last week, while two other detainees were wounded, according to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement press release.
All three men involved in the shooting had prior criminal records in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday, describing the incident as a "senseless sniper assault."
Why It Matters
While all three victims in Wednesday's shooting were immigrants, the Trump administration has insisted the target of the shooter was ICE agents, with officials claiming agents have seen a rapid rise in assaults since President Donald Trump began to roll out his immigration policies in January. The blame for the attacks has been placed on Democrats and others on the left for protesting ICE's actions.
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What To Know
Last week, 29-year-old Joshua Jahn opened fire at the facility before dying by suicide. On Thursday, FBI Director Kash Patel said Jahn had left behind a note saying he wanted to "give ICE agents real terror."
It is not known when Guzman-Fuentes entered the United States illegally for the first time, but he was first encountered by law enforcement in Florida in 2012. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged him with battery, improper exhibit of a firearm or dangerous weapon, and criminal mischief. All but the latter were dropped.
In February 2020, the Salvadoran national was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Arlington, Texas. He was released from detention before ICE could lodge a detainer to take him into federal custody.
ICE said that on August 25, 2025, Guzman-Fuentes was arrested by the Dallas Police Department. He was accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and had an outstanding warrant for driving while intoxicated. That same day, ICE did manage to lodge a detainer.
After the aggravated assault charge was dismissed on September 10, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Dallas apprehended Guzman-Fuentes on September 24. It was as he arrived at the ICE field office in the city that Jahn opened fire.
Among the others hit was Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, a Mexican national. He had convictions that included providing false information, evading arrest, driving while intoxicated, and fleeing from police, per DHS. Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, a Venezuelan national, had a record that included theft of property and a traffic offense, DHS sources told Newsweek.
What People Are Saying
ICE, in a press release: "Consistent with ICE policy, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations notified the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Inspector General and the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility via the Integrity Coordination Center. ERO provided telephone notification of the death to the Consulate of El Salvador."
What Happens Next
The FBI, DHS and local law enforcement are continuing their investigation, examining evidence linked to the shooter’s motives and any possible affiliations. DHS has ordered heightened security protocols at all ICE centers, with further reviews of facility safety measures underway.
Update 9/29/25, 12:57 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.
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