Why the FBI is investigating Dallas ICE shooting as "targeted violence"

The FBI is investigating Wednesday morning's shooting at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility as "targeted violence" potentially driven by ideology based on early evidence.The big picture: The shooting killed two immigration detainees and critically injured a third, according to the Department of Homeland Security, yet federal officials suggested the sniper's fire was meant to target ICE.Officials said no members of law enforcement were hurt.Driving the news: FBI Director Kash Patel said on X that while the investigation is ongoing, the shooting appeared to be ideologically motivated. He shared a photo of what he said were "unspent shell casings," one of which had "ANTI ICE" scrawled on it.He said, the "FBI and our partners will lead the these investigative efforts to see to it that those who target our law enforcement are pursued and brought to the fullest extent of justice."Catch up quick: Police responded around 6:40 a.m. in Dallas.Homeland Security said a sniper opened fire from a nearby rooftop and "fired indiscriminately" at the building, including at an ICE van where the victims were shot.The suspected shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed in a statement.Between the lines: In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, top Trump administration officials and MAGA-world personalities pinned the shooting on anti-law enforcement rhetoric, with some more directly blaming Democrats, despite a motive having not yet been named.Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson urged patience and restraint at Wednesday's conference to allow law enforcement to conduct their active investigation.What we're watching: After the conference came to a rather abrupt end, Texas Rep. Marc Veasey (D), whose district covers parts of Dallas, urged local and federal officials to prioritize transparency over politicization. "Let us know what's going on and stop trying to play politics," he said on ABC affiliate WFAA. "This is not a time for anyone to score points."Go deeper: ICE shooting sparks partisan blame game before facts confirmed