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
New Mexico Teen Darren Munoz Charged With Orchestrating Parents’ Murders in Alleged Financial Plot
A 19-year-old New Mexico man is facing multiple murder-related charges after authorities allege he arranged the killings of his father and stepmother as part of a plan to gain control of their finances and property.
Darren Munoz, 19, is accused of recruiting a friend, 18-year-old Julio Zamora, to carry out the fatal shootings of Oscar Munoz, 58, and Dina Munoz, 71, inside the family’s home in Clovis, New Mexico—located more than 200 miles east of Albuquerque.
Both suspects were taken into custody on Monday, December 15.
According to an arrest affidavit, investigators believe the killings were premeditated and planned over the course of weeks or months. Authorities allege Munoz intended to seize his parents’ assets and financial holdings and believed his father owned an Allsups convenience store franchise, a chain operating hundreds of locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Prosecutors allege the plan called for Zamora to enter the residence through the garage during the early morning hours and shoot both victims while they slept.
Investigators also identified a second individual as a potential backup should Zamora fail to carry out the plan.
Police were dispatched to the Clovis residence at approximately 4:50 a.m. on December 15 after receiving a report of a possible burglary.
Upon arrival, officers found Munoz standing near the open garage.
According to police, Munoz told officers there was no emergency and attempted to dissuade them from entering the home, stating his parents were asleep.
Officers were eventually permitted inside the residence.
Investigators state that Munoz later emerged from a bedroom with blood on his hands.
Both Oscar and Dina Munoz had sustained gunshot wounds to the head. Dina Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene, while Oscar Munoz was transported to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas, where he later died from his injuries.
Munoz reportedly told investigators he was awakened by the sound of the garage door alarm but claimed he did not hear any gunshots.
Authorities noted that this account appeared inconsistent with the home’s layout.
Investigators also reported there were no signs of forced entry and no evidence that property had been stolen.
Additional evidence surfaced during the investigation, including statements from Munoz’s girlfriend, who told police he had previously discussed trading an AR-style rifle for another firearm.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows Munoz carrying a 9mm Glock handgun several hours before the killings. Investigators also confirmed that Munoz, Zamora, and others had recently purchased 9mm ammunition together.
Zamora was later arrested outside his residence, where authorities recovered a 9mm Glock handgun believed to have been used in the murders.
Investigators allege Zamora admitted that Munoz asked him to kill his parents.
Darren Munoz is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder.
Julio Zamora faces two counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Both defendants have entered not guilty pleas as the case proceeds through the court system.