- Sharon Jahn is the mother and Andrew Jahn is the father of Joshua Jahn.
- Sharon worked as a school administrator and Andy is a retired mechanical engineer.
- The parents owned a rifle known to Joshua, though he was not a marksman.
- Sharon’s social media featured criticism of Texas gun laws, creating controversy.
- Joshua’s brother stated he was unaware of any strong political views in Joshua.
Following the September 24, 2025, shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, focus has shifted to the family of the suspected attacker, 29-year-old Joshua Jahn.
His parents, Sharon and Andy Jahn, have come under public scrutiny as investigators seek to uncover the motives behind the incident.
Meet Sharon and Andy Jahn
Joshua Jahn’s parents, Sharon and Andrew “Andy” Jahn, are both 65 years old and retired. They reside in Fairview, a suburb north of Dallas, Texas. Andy Jahn worked as a mechanical engineer for 36 years before retiring.
Sharon Jahn was formerly the chief operating officer and administrator of a massage clinic and school in Plano, Texas. Reports indicate that they have been cooperating with law enforcement since the shooting.
I realize this is stupid, but I can’t not tweet it…
ICE shooter Joshua Jahn’s father, Andy Jahn, worked for 36 years as an engineer for KONE, Inc., a company that just so happens to provide escalator maintenance at UN headquarters. pic.twitter.com/FbJqG7Ou2Z
— 𝙂𝙐𝙈𝘽𝙔 (@gumby4christ) September 24, 2025
A Family in the Aftermath
The Jahn family has been profoundly impacted by the tragedy. Sharon Jahn was described as distraught and unable to speak when contacted shortly after the event. Their older son, Noah Jahn, informed the media that he had been “back and forth with the police” during the unfolding investigation.
He expressed disbelief over his brother’s actions, saying Joshua was not politically engaged and, to his knowledge, did not hold strong opinions about ICE.
A Mother’s Past Comments Surface
Old Facebook posts by Sharon Jahn have resurfaced online, revealing her strong anti-gun stance. In posts from May 2022, she openly criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn for supporting gun rights after the Uvalde school shooting.
These posts have ignited online discussions about whether they may have influenced her son.
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Last Updated on September 25, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
