Joshua Jahn details: Did Dallas ICE shooting suspect use 8mm Mauser rifle? Photo surfaces

Joshua Jahn was identified as the shooting suspect who killed two detainees at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Wednesday

Published on: Sep 24, 2025, 22:45:14 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Joshua Jahn was identified as the shooting suspect who killed two detainees at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Wednesday, The Daily Mail and Fox News reported, citing law enforcement sources. The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials confirmed. While officials are yet to confirm the suspect's identity, FBI Director Kash Patel posted a photo of the unspent bullet casings found at the scene. One of them had an ‘ANTI-ICE’ message.

FBI shared a photo of the bullet casings Joshua Jahn used (X/Kash Patel)

Reacting to Patel's post, several social media users speculated that Jahn used an 8mm Mauser rifle cartridge for the attack. HT.com cannot verify the details at the moment.

“If the picture circulating of the expired terr0rist is legit (not posting it). It looks like the weapon was a Kar 98 in 8mm Mauser w/ no scope. Could explain why he was hitting detainees,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Posting a photo of the casings, Patel said that the ‘investigation is ongoing’.

“These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off. We are only miles from Prarieland, Texas where just two months ago an individual ambushed a separate ICE facility targeting their officers. It has to end and the FBI and our partners will lead these investigative efforts to see to it that those who target our law enforcement are pursued and brought to the fullest extent of justice,” he added.

The FBI said during the news conference that it was investigating the shooting as “an act of targeted violence.”

This comes after officers responded to a call to assist an officer on North Stemmons Freeway around 6:40 AM Wednesday and determined that someone opened fire at a government building from an adjacent building, Dallas police spokesperson Officer Jonathen E Maner said.

Parkland Hospital received two patients from the shooting, hospital spokesperson April Foran told the Associated Press. She did not have any details about their conditions.

(With inputs from the Associated Press)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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