A Minneapolis Resident Shot and Killed by ICE Agent in Latest Incidents Amid Protests Over Immigration Enforcement
The growing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis have taken a deadly turn for the third time this month, as a federal law enforcement agent shot and killed a man during an encounter in south Minneapolis. The incident has sparked outrage among community members and local officials, who are demanding greater transparency and accountability from ICE.
The latest shooting occurred on Saturday morning near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, where a federal Border Patrol agent allegedly opened fire on the victim, identified as a 37-year-old white male with no prior criminal convictions beyond traffic tickets. The man was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
This incident is the latest in a series of three shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis within weeks, all linked to immigration enforcement activity and unfolding amidst growing public protests against ICE's presence in the city. An earlier shooting on January 3rd killed Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a federal operation. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner later ruled her death a homicide.
The second incident occurred days after Good's death, when a federal agent shot another man in the leg in north Minneapolis. Authorities claimed that the victim posed a threat to officers, but eyewitnesses disputed this account, stating that he did not attack anyone. The non-fatal shooting further fueled tensions between residents and federal authorities.
Protests against ICE have continued across Minnesota, with demonstrators demanding an end to federal immigration raids and greater oversight of federal law enforcement. Minneapolis officials, including Governor Tim Walz, have repeatedly expressed frustration over what they describe as limited communication from federal agencies operating within the city.
"This is sickening," tweeted Governor Tim Walz after learning about another shooting by federal agents this morning. "The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now."
Local officials and civil rights advocates say that the pattern of these incidents suggests a systemic problem with enforcement tactics and accountability. The latest shooting has likely to intensify pressure on federal agencies to explain their actions and on elected officials to address the growing rift between federal enforcement and the communities most affected by it.
The incident has reignited calls for greater transparency and oversight, particularly from Minnesota's state government. As investigations into earlier shootings remain unresolved, Minneapolis residents are demanding answers and accountability from those responsible for these deadly encounters.
The growing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis have taken a deadly turn for the third time this month, as a federal law enforcement agent shot and killed a man during an encounter in south Minneapolis. The incident has sparked outrage among community members and local officials, who are demanding greater transparency and accountability from ICE.
The latest shooting occurred on Saturday morning near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, where a federal Border Patrol agent allegedly opened fire on the victim, identified as a 37-year-old white male with no prior criminal convictions beyond traffic tickets. The man was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
This incident is the latest in a series of three shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis within weeks, all linked to immigration enforcement activity and unfolding amidst growing public protests against ICE's presence in the city. An earlier shooting on January 3rd killed Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a federal operation. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner later ruled her death a homicide.
The second incident occurred days after Good's death, when a federal agent shot another man in the leg in north Minneapolis. Authorities claimed that the victim posed a threat to officers, but eyewitnesses disputed this account, stating that he did not attack anyone. The non-fatal shooting further fueled tensions between residents and federal authorities.
Protests against ICE have continued across Minnesota, with demonstrators demanding an end to federal immigration raids and greater oversight of federal law enforcement. Minneapolis officials, including Governor Tim Walz, have repeatedly expressed frustration over what they describe as limited communication from federal agencies operating within the city.
"This is sickening," tweeted Governor Tim Walz after learning about another shooting by federal agents this morning. "The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now."
Local officials and civil rights advocates say that the pattern of these incidents suggests a systemic problem with enforcement tactics and accountability. The latest shooting has likely to intensify pressure on federal agencies to explain their actions and on elected officials to address the growing rift between federal enforcement and the communities most affected by it.
The incident has reignited calls for greater transparency and oversight, particularly from Minnesota's state government. As investigations into earlier shootings remain unresolved, Minneapolis residents are demanding answers and accountability from those responsible for these deadly encounters.
this is getting out of control 
another life lost 
because of ICE's actions 
it's like they're not even trying to hide the fact that they're just causing chaos 
and no one's holding them accountable 
governor tim walz is right 
we need answers now 
and for real changes 
not just words 
these protests are getting louder and stronger 
and it's about time 
️ for the system to listen 
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. We need some real solutions and answers from our leaders, not just more protesting and demands for change 
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. We've got to find a way to address these issues that respects everyone's rights and dignity 
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and then wonder why we're all upset? i'm not saying the victim wasn't doing something wrong, but come on, a traffic ticket is one thing, not a reason to shoot someone down 
. and what's with these federal agencies operating in the city without any communication from the local government? it's like they're just swooping in and causing chaos 
. i get that ice has a tough job to do, but can't they find a way to do it without putting people's lives at risk? 
I mean come on, when does enough is enough in this country? We got a situation where federal agents are just walking around with guns, shooting people who didn't even do anything wrong. It's like they're above the law or something. I'm not buying it. This is what happens when you have politicians who don't care about their constituents and are more interested in appeasing special interest groups.
And don't even get me started on the lack of communication from federal agencies. It's like they're hiding something and refusing to listen to our concerns. This is exactly why we need more transparency and oversight - it's time for some real accountability here 
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. The police aren't doing it, so who is? It's like we're watching a train wreck in slow motion and nothing's being done to stop it 
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this is getting out of hand 
also the governor is right we need an end to this operation ASAP 
it's time for some real change 
these protests are supposed to bring ppl together not push people further apart 
. You'd think they'd have better ways to handle situations than shooting people... I mean, I guess it's a good thing the guy was white or it would've been a major news story 
. We all need more leaders like him who aren't afraid to call out BS 
. The real question is, when are we gonna see some actual change? Like, concrete steps towards accountability and transparency? Until then, just gonna keep repeating the same old cycle of outrage and frustration... 
. It's like they think they can just do whatever they want without consequences 
. The fact that the victim was shot and killed over no prior convictions except for traffic tickets is just insane