A man has been shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, marking the latest in a series of confrontations between federal law enforcement and civilians in the city.
The incident occurred on Saturday morning near 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue South, where agents involved in an immigration enforcement operation opened fire, fatally wounding a 37-year-old man. Officials say the individual was taken to a hospital but later pronounced dead.
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the federal operation was targeting an individual wanted for violent assault. In its account, the man approached officers with a handgun and resisted attempts to disarm him, prompting an agent to fire defensive shots.
Video circulating on social media shows a chaotic scene involving several agents and bystanders, with federal officers wrestling with the man moments before gunfire erupted. Local authorities confirmed they are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
The incident triggered strong reactions from city and state officials. Tim Walz condemned the shooting, describing it as “sickening,” and reiterated calls for an end to the ongoing federal immigration enforcement operation in the region. Jacob Frey and local leaders also urged residents to avoid the area as tensions remain high.
This marks the third federal shooting in Minneapolis in recent weeks, following previous fatal and injurious encounters involving immigration agents. The latest event has once again sparked protests and renewed debate over the role and tactics of federal immigration enforcement in urban communities.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing, and additional details are expected as authorities and oversight agencies continue their inquiries.
