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ICE agent faces felony charges in Minnesota after pointing gun at civilians
An ICE agent, Gregory Morgan Jr., has found himself at the center of a legal storm in Minnesota, accused of wielding his firearm inappropriately during a traffic altercation. According to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, Morgan allegedly directed his gun at two individuals amid the rush hour chaos, leading to felony charges against him. This case raises significant questions concerning the extent of federal agents’ immunity when confronted with state law violations.
The incident involving Morgan unfolded as part of the broader “Operation Metro Surge,” a federal immigration enforcement initiative that has sparked both protests and intense scrutiny in the Minneapolis area. On February 5, Morgan reportedly accelerated his vehicle, drove alongside another car on Highway 62, and pointed his official firearm at the occupants, as detailed by Moriarty during a recent press conference.
In an unexpected twist, while Morgan faces these serious allegations, no charges have been pursued regarding a separate incident where Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez was attacked. This disparity in legal action highlights the complexities and challenges within the justice system, particularly when federal operations intersect with local jurisdictions.
Mary Moriarty has responded to the situation by issuing a nationwide arrest warrant for Morgan, a move that underscores the gravity of the charges. As the case unfolds, it is bound to provoke further discussion about the legal boundaries and responsibilities of federal agents operating within individual states.
Morgan “sped up, pulled alongside the vehicle, matched its speed, opened his window and pointed his duty weapon directly at both victims,” Moriarty said during a press conference.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announces charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent related to a February highway incident during a press conference on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)
According to a criminal complaint, the incident unfolded around 4:20 p.m. near the Interstate 35W interchange as traffic slowed to a single lane. Prosecutors said Morgan drove on the shoulder to bypass congestion before pulling alongside the victims and pointing a handgun at their heads.
Investigators said Morgan was driving a rented SUV with no markings identifying it as a federal vehicle. Both victims said they felt threatened by his actions, according to the complaint.
Investigators said Morgan was not responding to an emergency at the time and told authorities he was heading back to the Whipple Federal Building to end his shift and get gas.
Morgan told investigators he feared for his safety, yelled “Police! Stop,” and believed the individuals were “agitators” who cut him off because he was a federal agent, according to the complaint.
Authorities have issued a nationwide warrant for Morgan’s arrest. He faces two counts of second-degree assault, each punishable by up to seven years in prison. Bail was set at $100,000, with conditions including no possession of weapons and compliance with all court appearances.
Left: Protesters gather in front of the Minnesota State Capitol in response to the death of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. Right: An ICE agent outside a residential house. A local California Republican Party office received a long letter calling for violence against ICE agents. (Abbie Parr/AP Photo; Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg)
Moriarty said the case moved more quickly than other investigations tied to Operation Metro Surge because authorities were able to complete their work “without obstruction or interference.”
“Today’s charges reflect an important milestone in our efforts to seek accountability,” Moriarty said, adding that her office is continuing to investigate more than a dozen other incidents involving federal agents.
Prosecutors are also reviewing whether to file charges against individuals accused of assaulting Hernandez during an anti-ICE protest outside the Whipple Federal Building last weekend.
Protesters swarmed Hernandez while she was reporting, blowing horns in her face, yelling obscenities and shoving her as she attempted to leave, according to video from the scene.
At one point, a protester pushed Hernandez into a fence, and another later shoved her to the ground as she yelled, “Stop touching me” and “Leave me, I am trying to leave!”
TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez was attacked last week in the state. (Fox News Digital)
Hernandez later said she suffered minor injuries, including scrapes and soreness.
A spokesperson for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office told Fox News Digital that three cases tied to the Hernandez incident have been submitted by law enforcement and are under review for potential charges, though a timeline for a decision remains unclear.
The cases were submitted out of custody, meaning no arrests were made at the time.
The FBI has opened a federal investigation. No charging decision has been announced.
Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE and DHS for comment.