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The city of Minneapolis has announced that it is looking into reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement agents. This investigation comes following emerging claims of such an incident.
Early Saturday morning, the city acknowledged these reports and stated that they are actively investigating a shooting that allegedly took place in the vicinity of 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue.
In a statement posted on platform X, city officials emphasized, “We are working to confirm additional details,” and urged the community to “remain calm and avoid the immediate area.”
Initial information indicates that the incident occurred around 9 a.m. Central Time. Further updates are expected as authorities continue their investigation.
Preliminary reports suggest that the incident happened around 9 a.m. Central.
Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin told The Associated Press in a text messages that person had a firearm with two magazines and that the situation was “evolving.”
Unverified video circulating online appeared to show the moments leading up to the alleged shooting. Officials from the city of Minneapolis and Department of Homeland Security did not immediately comment on the validity or accuracy of the video.
Chaotic scene unfolds after shooting, ICE clashes with protesters
Within minutes of the shooting Saturday morning, a crowd of protesters had gathered near the scene, blocking in the area at both ends of the road. On one end, a makeshift barricade had been formed from a parked car and dumpsters from a nearby alley.
At the other end, reporters at the scene said they heard an explosion-like noise and a plume of smoke as federal agents moved in that direction. In the wake of similar protests after Renee Good was killed, federal agents deployed tear gas and other crowd dispersal devices to push back the protesters.
Walz speaks with White House, demands an end to ICE operation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shared a post on X stating that he had spoken with the White House about the shooting Saturday.
“I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” Walz wrote.
Walz called on President Donald Trump to end the operation and to immediately remove the federal immigrations agents out of the state.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar also commented on the reported shooting on X, posting at 11:15 a.m. Central, “There has been another shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis and I am working to get more information. I will update as soon as possible. To the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress who have stood silent: Get ICE out of our state NOW.”
Federal agents continue massive Minneapolis operation
Officials with U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) held a press conference Tuesday to provide an update on their operation in Minnesota, saying they’ve made 3,000 arrests over the past six weeks.
Thousands of federal officers were sent to Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge for immigration enforcement, prompting pushback from local officials and residents. Protests magnified after an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good on Jan. 7. Last week, Minnesota leaders filed a lawsuit seeking to end the operation, with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison calling it “a federal invasion of the Twin Cities and Minnesota, and it must stop.”
The defendants in the lawsuit include Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Director of ICE Todd Lyons. In their response to the lawsuit Monday, they called Minnesota’s arguments an “absurdity.”
Last week, a federal judge did not take immediate action on the state of Minnesota’s request for a restraining order to stop the surge of ICE operations in the state, instead setting timelines for the state and federal government to respond in the case.
Tensions continue rising after Renee Good’s shooting
Thousands of people marched in the bitter cold Friday night in downtown Minneapolis against a recent surge in federal enforcement in the Twin Cities.
The march came a little over two weeks after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a moment that intensified protests that had already been happening since the surge in agents began in December
Good’s death led to nationwide protests and calls for an investigation into the agent who shot her.
Material from the Associated Press was used in this report. This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available.
