Mexican President Calls for Thorough Investigation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a formal demand to the U.S. government, urging a comprehensive investigation into the death of Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, a Mexican national who was fatally wounded in a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas. García-Hernández, 32, succumbed to his injuries on September 30, 2025, after being removed from life support, becoming the second fatality in the incident.
Speaking at a press conference, President Sheinbaum confirmed that Mexico has submitted 'several diplomatic notes' to U.S. authorities, emphasizing the need for a full inquiry. Her administration has also provided financial and legal support to García-Hernández's family, facilitating his mother's travel to Dallas. Sheinbaum stated that Mexico would intervene if any violation of García-Hernández's rights were found.
Details of the Dallas ICE Facility Shooting
The tragic incident occurred on September 24, 2025, when a gunman identified as Joshua Jahn, 29, opened fire from a nearby rooftop into the sally port of the ICE facility near Interstate 35E in the Love Field area of Dallas. Jahn, who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was believed to have acted alone. Authorities found notes and ammunition marked 'ANTI-ICE' in his possession, leading investigators to conclude that he was targeting ICE agents, not detainees.
Three detainees inside a transport van were shot during the attack. No ICE personnel were injured. The victims were:
- Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, 37, from El Salvador, who died at the scene or shortly after the shooting.
- Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, 32, from Mexico, who passed away six days later.
- Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, from Venezuela, who remains hospitalized with injuries.
García-Hernández had resided in the U.S. for two decades and was reportedly in the process of obtaining legal residency. He was a father of four, with a fifth child expected, and was the primary financial provider for his family.
U.S. Response and Ongoing Investigation
The FBI is actively investigating the shooting as an act of targeted violence. Federal officials, including Nancy Larson, the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, have stated that evidence suggests Jahn's intent was to harm or kill ICE personnel, not the detainees. The incident has drawn attention to the heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and the safety of individuals within such facilities.
6 Comments
KittyKat
This is a sovereign U.S. matter. Mexico's demands are an overreach into internal affairs.
Bermudez
While Mexico has a right to advocate for its citizens, this incident was primarily a targeted attack by an individual with anti-ICE motives. The U.S. must balance its commitment to justice with the need to protect its own law enforcement from such violence.
Comandante
ICE personnel are also victims of this targeted violence. Where's the support for them in this narrative?
Muchacha
The article clearly states the shooter targeted ICE agents. This isn't an ICE issue, it's a violent individual issue.
Ongania
An investigation into the circumstances of this death is important for transparency and to reassure the public. Still, we must acknowledge the complexities of securing such facilities against external, premeditated attacks, which are difficult to prevent entirely.
Donatello
An investigation is not just necessary, it's a moral imperative. No one should die under these circumstances.