Second Victim Dies After Dallas Attack Targeting Federal Officers
Miguel Ángel García Hernández, a 47-year-old house painter and father of three, has died from injuries sustained in the Dallas ICE shooting on September 25, 2025—becoming the second fatality in an attack that shocked the city and raised urgent questions about public safety near federal facilities .
A Life Cut Short
García Hernández, originally from Mexico, had lived in the United States for over 20 years. Described by neighbors as hardworking and devoted to his family, he was critically wounded while walking near the ICE field office in downtown Dallas when a gunman opened fire .
Authorities confirmed the shooter’s target was federal law enforcement officers, not civilians—but two bystanders were struck. The first victim, a 34-year-old rideshare driver, died at the scene. García Hernández succumbed to his injuries five days later at Parkland Memorial Hospital.
Timeline of the Dallas ICE Shooting
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Gunman opens fire outside Dallas ICE office; two civilians critically injured |
| Sep 25, 2025 | First victim dies at scene; shooter apprehended by FBI SWAT |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Miguel Ángel García Hernández passes away; death toll rises to two |
| Ongoing | Federal investigation into shooter’s motive and possible extremist ties |
Key Facts About the Victims
- Miguel Ángel García Hernández: 47, house painter, 20+ years in U.S., father of three
- First Victim (unnamed): 34, rideshare driver, killed instantly
- Both were unrelated to federal operations—innocent bystanders
- Shooter allegedly shouted anti-government slogans during the attack
The incident has reignited debate over security around federal buildings and the rising threat of domestic extremism targeting law enforcement .
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