A man was shot during an encounter with federal agents in South Minneapolis, heightening tensions following recent protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
A shooting incident involving federal agents occurred early Saturday in South Minneapolis, resulting in at least one person being shot. This event unfolded just a day after thousands protested the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations in the area.
According to local and state officials, as well as witness video footage, the confrontation involved approximately six federal agents restraining a man on the ground when a gunshot was heard. Shortly thereafter, at least one agent discharged several rounds in the direction of the man while he remained on the ground.
The shooting is expected to exacerbate existing tensions surrounding the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in the Twin Cities, where federal agents have been conducting a significant crackdown. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed his concerns, stating he had communicated with the White House regarding the incident. He condemned the use of force by federal officers, labeling it as “sickening.”
“The President must end this operation,” Walz stated. “Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.”
City officials in Minneapolis acknowledged reports of the shooting involving federal law enforcement near the intersection of 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue. They urged residents to remain calm and to avoid the immediate area as the situation developed.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the individual involved in the incident was armed with a firearm, which was recovered at the scene along with two magazines. Federal authorities assert that the individual fired upon officers before the shooting took place, although many details regarding the initial confrontation remain unclear.
This incident follows a series of protests and unrest in Minneapolis, sparked by earlier federal encounters, including a fatal shooting earlier this month that garnered national attention. Witnesses captured footage of bystanders filming the scene as federal agents subdued the man on the ground.
In a show of solidarity against the immigration operations, hundreds of businesses across the Twin Cities closed their doors the day prior to the shooting, joining thousands of demonstrators who took to the streets.
Federal authorities have defended both the operation and the actions of their agents, claiming that the presence of demonstrators and onlookers has complicated enforcement efforts and posed additional safety risks.
As of now, there is no confirmed update on the condition of the individual involved in the shooting. Local officials continue to investigate the situation as more information becomes available, with the incident being described as a developing story.
According to The American Bazaar, the situation remains fluid as authorities work to gather further details.