According to Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, the shooting occurred after an ICE officer fired on an individual in a vehicle. The officer claimed the individual attempted to ram the agents with the vehicle, prompting the deadly response.

In the wake of the shooting, over 100 federal agents descended on the scene. The situation quickly became tense, with reports of clashes erupting between the agents and protesters who had gathered in response to the incident.

ICE released an official statement regarding the event, describing the circumstances as follows: “Today, ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when rioters began obstructing their activities. One individual aggressively used her vehicle in an effort to harm our law enforcement officers, which we regard as an act of domestic terrorism.”

Today, ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when rioters began blocking ICE officers and one of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them—an act of domestic terrorism. 

An ICE officer, fearing for his life, the lives of his fellow law enforcement and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots. 

He used his training and saved his own life and that of his fellow officers. 

The alleged perpetrator was hit and is deceased. Thankfully, the ICE officers who were hurt are expected to make full recoveries.

 This is the direct consequence of constant attacks and demonization of our officers by sanctuary politicians who fuel and encourage rampant assaults on our law enforcement who are facing 1,300% increase in assaults against them and an 8,000% increase in death threats. 

This is an evolving situation, and we will give the public more information as soon as it becomes available.”

NBC News reported that witnesses said a person was shot while trying to leave the scene, and that the person was not attempting to ram agents. 

Gov. Tim Walz confirmed the shooting involved at least one ICE agent. 

“My public safety team is working to gather information on an ICE related shooting this morning.  We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm,” Walz said on X.

Reporters in the area saw more than 100 federal agents descend on the scene near 34th Street and Portland Avenue after the shooting was reported at around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. 

According to KARE11 reporters at the scene, a crashed car at the intersection has a bullet hole in the front windshield on the driver’s side. Two other cars have wreckage damage. Near the scene, protesters began chanting anti-ICE slogans. 

A tense interaction nearby saw protesters throwing snowballs at federal officials. The immigration officials responded with pepper spray and paintballs, which are considered non-lethal crowd control devices. 

The incident happened during what the Department of Homeland Security called its “largest immigration operation ever.” An estimated six hundred agents and investigators are examining alleged fraud in the state.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also confirmed on social media that the shooting involved an ICE agent. He demanded ICE to leave the city immediately and blamed them for the current chaos.

“I am aware of a shooting involving an ICE agent at 34th Street & Portland,” he wrote on X. “The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city. We’re demanding ICE to leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities.” 

State Senator Omar Fateh said in a social media post that he’s received reports that a doctor at the scene was denied the ability to provide lifesaving CPR by federal law enforcement.

A witness showed KARE reporters what appeared to be video of responders attempting to resuscitate someone.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara previously said his department does not enforce immigration laws, according to KARE 11. On Tuesday, he said he appointed a designated supervisor and placed additional officers on standby around the clock due to concerns of potential unrest.

“Every day for the last several weeks has been a challenge,” O’Hara said, adding that his greatest concern is the potential for unrest or a tragedy in which someone could be seriously hurt or killed. He asked protesters to remain peaceful and urged federal agents to conduct their work “professionally and lawfully.”

According to DHS, agents have arrested more than 1,000 people in Minnesota, including 150 in Minneapolis on Monday.