In light of escalating tensions in Minneapolis, the NBA has decided to postpone the scheduled game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors. This decision follows a fatal incident involving federal immigration officers on Saturday morning, which resulted in the shooting and death of a man.

The NBA released a statement explaining that the postponement is to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community.” The game is now set to be played on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET. Additionally, the Warriors and Timberwolves are scheduled to face off again on Monday night in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed that a 37-year-old man from Minneapolis lost his life in the shooting, though further details about the circumstances remain scarce. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed.

Federal authorities have stated that the officer involved in the shooting is an experienced Border Patrol agent with eight years of service.

The officer who shot the man is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran, according to federal officials.

It’s the third shooting and second death in Minneapolis this month involving a federal agent, sparking persistent protests across the city despite subzero temperatures.

Thousands marched across downtown Minneapolis on Friday afternoon, calling for an end to the ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in the state. The large-scale protests went past Target Center and the Warriors’ downtown team hotel.

The shooting Saturday morning occurred about 2 miles south of the arena, sparking another round of protests from local citizens.

In 2020, NBA playoff games being played in the “bubble” at Walt Disney World in Florida were postponed after players chose to boycott following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. Games resumed three days later.

Saturday’s game had been scheduled to air on ABC; the rescheduled game Sunday is set to air on NBA TV.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report