A man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis has died, marking the second fatal shooting involving federal agents in the city this month amid increased immigration enforcement. The man, who has not been identified, was armed with a handgun and two magazines, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Governor Calls for End to Immigration Operations
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called for an immediate end to immigration enforcement operations in the state, stating on social media, “I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning.” He urged President Trump to “Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also called on President Trump to end the immigration crackdown, saying he had seen video of agents shooting the man. “To President Trump: this is a moment to act like a leader. Put Minneapolis, put America first in this moment — let’s achieve peace. Let’s end this operation,” Frey said at a press conference.
Victim Identified as Minneapolis Resident
Minneapolis Chief of Police Brian O’Hara said police believe the man shot and killed was a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident and a U.S. citizen. O’Hara urged the public to avoid the area and remain peaceful, noting that multiple officers were involved in the shooting. He also stated the victim was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota called the shooting “catastrophic.” Minneapolis officials urged calm as the incident is investigated, with video showing immigration agents deploying tear gas on onlookers.
Protests and Demonstrations
The shooting followed protests that drew thousands of demonstrators braving cold temperatures to demand an end to President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Organizers estimated as many as 50,000 people took to the streets yesterday.
Earlier this month, dozens of clergy members were arrested while protesting at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, calling for the withdrawal of 3,000 federal law enforcement officers. The protests also included demands for accountability in the shooting death of Renée Good, a U.S. citizen, earlier this month.
Organizers said numerous businesses across Minnesota closed in support of the protests. Rachel Dionne-Thunder, vice president of the Indigenous Protector Movement, stated, “Make no mistake, we are facing a full federal occupation…on unceded Dakota land.”
President Trump was elected largely on a platform of enforcing immigration laws. His deployment of federal law enforcement into Democratic-led cities has fueled political polarization, particularly following recent incidents including the shooting of Good, the detention of a U.S. citizen in his underwear, and the detention of school children, including a five-year-old boy.
Miguel Hernandez, a community organizer, closed his business for the day to protest, stating, “For us, it’s a message of solidarity with our community…and it’s a message to our politicians that they have to do more than grandstand on the news.”
Minnesota-based corporations, including Target, have refrained from public statements regarding the immigration raids, drawing criticism from state politicians and advocates.
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