A woman is dead after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis. The incident, which occurred during a protest against ICE operations, has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with conflicting accounts emerging from authorities and witnesses.
Officials claim the woman attempted to strike federal agents with her vehicle, leading to the shooting. A video circulating online shows a vehicle attempting to maneuver away from several individuals identified as federal agents. One agent is seen firing multiple shots as the vehicle moves away.
President Trump addressed the incident on his Truth Social platform, stating that the agent appeared to be acting in self-defense. He accused the woman of being “disruptive and resisting.”
However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vehemently disputed the official narrative, calling the government’s claims “nonsense” and demanding that ICE agents cease their operations in the city. This marks the second consecutive day of widespread ICE activity in Minneapolis.
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, released a statement asserting that the agent discharged their weapon in defense of themselves, fellow agents, and the public. The statement added that the ICE agents injured during the incident are expected to make a full recovery.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage depict a scene of chaos and anger following the shooting. Individuals can be heard shouting “Shame on you!” at the ICE agents. Attempts were reportedly made to provide medical assistance to the woman after her vehicle collided with parked cars.
The incident underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policies in the United States. The shooting is likely to further fuel the debate over the role and tactics of ICE, particularly in cities that have declared themselves sanctuaries for immigrants.
DZWatch continues to investigate this developing story.
