A federal agent shot a 23-year-old Venezuelan migrant who is believed to be in the US illegally during an immigration raid in Minneapolis on Wednesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The agency claims that the man attempted to evade arrest by fleeing his car and then running from officers, at which point he "began to resist violently" and allegedly used a shovel or broom stick against one of the agents.
The incident has sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis, with over 200 people gathering near the scene, prompting federal agents to deploy chemical irritants. Witnesses reported seeing protesters yell and throw snowballs at Border Patrol agents who arrived on the scene, drawing comparisons to last week's shooting death of Renee Nicole Good, which also occurred during an immigration enforcement operation.
Following the shooting, the Department of Homeland Security stated that three individuals - the man being pursued, the alleged attacker, and the agent who was shot - "ran back into their apartment and barricaded themselves inside." According to reports, officers breached the home using tactical gear, tossing flash-bang devices, and the injured officer is currently receiving treatment.
Local authorities have spoken out about the incident, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urging ICE to leave the city and Police Chief Brian O'Hara warning of a "certainly not creating safety" environment. Governor Tim Walz has also criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies, stating that they are part of a "campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota."
The injured officer is reported to have sustained a non-life-threatening injury and is currently being treated at a hospital. The Department of Homeland Security claims that the man who was shot was using "defensive measures" when he was struck in the leg, but this claim has been disputed by some protesters.
As tensions continue to rise in Minneapolis following the shooting, it remains unclear what will happen next regarding ICE's presence in the city and its immigration enforcement operations.
The incident has sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis, with over 200 people gathering near the scene, prompting federal agents to deploy chemical irritants. Witnesses reported seeing protesters yell and throw snowballs at Border Patrol agents who arrived on the scene, drawing comparisons to last week's shooting death of Renee Nicole Good, which also occurred during an immigration enforcement operation.
Following the shooting, the Department of Homeland Security stated that three individuals - the man being pursued, the alleged attacker, and the agent who was shot - "ran back into their apartment and barricaded themselves inside." According to reports, officers breached the home using tactical gear, tossing flash-bang devices, and the injured officer is currently receiving treatment.
Local authorities have spoken out about the incident, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urging ICE to leave the city and Police Chief Brian O'Hara warning of a "certainly not creating safety" environment. Governor Tim Walz has also criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies, stating that they are part of a "campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota."
The injured officer is reported to have sustained a non-life-threatening injury and is currently being treated at a hospital. The Department of Homeland Security claims that the man who was shot was using "defensive measures" when he was struck in the leg, but this claim has been disputed by some protesters.
As tensions continue to rise in Minneapolis following the shooting, it remains unclear what will happen next regarding ICE's presence in the city and its immigration enforcement operations.