In brief
In a devastating turn of events, Miguel Ángel García-Hernández has died from injuries sustained during a shooting spree at a Dallas immigration office, where a total of three detainees were shot. This incident, carried out by Joshua Jahn from a nearby rooftop, has sparked concerns over safety amidst intensified immigration enforcement efforts in the United States.
DALLAS (AP) — A second detainee shot in an attack on a Dallas immigration field office last week has died, his family said Tuesday. The family confirmed that Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, 32, succumbed to his injuries after being removed from life support, in a statement shared by the League of United Latin American Citizens.García-Hernández was one of three detainees shot on September 24 at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas. One man, Norlan Guzman-Fuentes, was killed during the attack, while two others sustained critical injuries.Authorities reported that the shooter, 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, opened fire indiscriminately from a nearby rooftop, expressing deep-seated hatred for the U.S. government and seeking to terrorize federal agents. Fortunately, no ICE personnel were injured during the assault, but Jahn ultimately took his own life.This assault has raised alarm among immigrant communities as increased immigration enforcement continues to foster fear and backlash against ICE. In an emotional statement, Stephany Gauffeny, García-Hernández's wife, lamented his death, stating, My husband Miguel was a good man, a loving father, and the provider for our family... This tragedy has left our family shattered.Gauffeny is currently expecting their fifth child, highlighting the profound impact of this senseless loss on their family.
