Gunfire Riddles Phoenix ICE Building, Prompting FBI Probe as DHS Cites 1,300% Rise in Assaults
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Gunfire Riddles Phoenix ICE Building, Prompting FBI Probe as DHS Cites 1,300% Rise in Assaults
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Summary
Multiple rounds struck the exterior and windows of ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations building on North Central Avenue in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon, and no injuries were reported.
The FBI's Phoenix field office said one or more unidentified people fired the shots and is seeking tips through 1-800-CALL-FBI and tips.fbi.gov; no suspect details or motive have been released.
Video from FOX 10 Phoenix showed several apparent bullet holes in the building's windows after the shooting.
DHS said the attack comes amid a broader surge in threats against ICE personnel, citing a more than 1,300% increase in assaults and a 3,300% rise in vehicle attacks.
That backdrop helped drive a new DHS policy requiring every ICE arrest team to include an officer wearing a body camera nationwide.