Police Officer Shot in Alleged Antifa Attack Testifies in Texas Trial

Authorities describe a violent nighttime assault on an immigration detention facility that left one officer wounded.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Police and detention officers testified in a North Texas trial about a nighttime attack on an immigration holding facility that left one officer shot in the neck and others fearing for their lives. The incident was allegedly carried out by members of the Antifa movement.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and anti-fascist activist groups, as well as concerns about the safety of immigration detention facilities and the officers who work in them.

The details

According to witness testimony, a group of Antifa activists stormed the immigration holding facility in the middle of the night, attacking officers with various weapons. One officer was shot in the neck during the melee, while others described feeling their lives were in danger.

  • The alleged attack took place in the middle of the night.

The players

Antifa

An anti-fascist activist movement that has been involved in protests and confrontations with law enforcement in the United States.

North Texas Antifa trial

A legal proceeding in Dallas, Texas involving alleged members of the Antifa movement.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The trial is ongoing, and more testimony from law enforcement and other witnesses is expected in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions and confrontations between law enforcement and anti-fascist activist groups, raising concerns about the safety of immigration detention facilities and the officers who work to maintain them.