Crime
Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility: Multiple Detainees Killed in Transport Van, Suspect Dead
Authorities confirmed that four people are dead—including the gunman—after a sniper opened fire on an unmarked van transporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees outside a federal facility in Dallas early Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. on September 24, 2025, when Dallas police responded to reports of gunfire near the 8100 block of North Stemmons Freeway.
According to investigators, the assailant positioned himself on the rooftop of a building adjacent to the ICE facility and fired multiple rounds at the van as it entered the premises.
Three detainees were struck by gunfire.
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were transported to a local hospital.
By midday, officials with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that a second detainee had succumbed to injuries, raising the victim count to three. The third detainee remains in critical condition.
The shooter, identified only as a white male armed with a rifle, fatally shot himself as law enforcement officers closed in.
“The suspect is deceased,” Dallas Police said in a statement. “This is an ongoing investigation, and we will provide further details during a scheduled media briefing later today.”
Law enforcement sources indicated that investigators believe they know the suspect’s identity but are awaiting final confirmation before releasing it to the public.
Both the FBI and DHS are assisting the Dallas Police Department with the investigation.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is expected to join police officials in a press conference later today to address the attack. Congressman Marc Veasey (D–TX) issued a statement expressing condolences, calling the shooting “a senseless act of violence against vulnerable individuals.” He added, “Our office continues to keep the victims in our prayers.”
The attack has left the community shaken and raised fresh concerns about security at federal facilities and during detainee transport operations.
Former law enforcement leaders in Dallas have already described the incident as a “serious security breach” requiring immediate review of existing protocols.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.