Minneapolis Police Chief: 37-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Man Fatally Shot by ICE/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ Mansour/ Morning Edition/ A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, sparking protests and public outrage. The shooting is the second fatal incident during Trump’s immigration crackdown in the city. Minnesota leaders, including the governor and congressional delegation, are calling for ICE agents to leave the state.
Minneapolis ICE Shooting Quick Looks
- Federal officers fatally shot a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis
- Incident occurred during Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement operation
- DHS claims the man was armed with a handgun and magazines
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara urged calm from public and officers
- Protesters immediately gathered, clashing with agents at the scene
- Flash bangs and batons used as unrest escalated
- Gov. Tim Walz urged President Trump to end the crackdown
- Minnesota Democrats demand ICE withdrawal from the state
- Second fatal shooting tied to ICE in less than three weeks
- Calls grow louder for accountability and federal restraint
Deep Look
Minneapolis on Edge After Federal Agents Kill Man During Immigration Operation
MINNEAPOLIS — A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal immigration officers Saturday in Minneapolis, triggering a fresh wave of protests and intensifying public scrutiny of the Trump administration’s controversial immigration enforcement tactics.
The deadly shooting occurred in the heart of the city and just over a mile from where another individual, 37-year-old Renee Good, was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a separate incident on January 7. The Twin Cities have since seen daily demonstrations, and the latest fatality has further inflamed tensions.
Authorities initially reported the man’s age as 51, based on hospital records, but Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara later corrected it to 37. In a press conference, O’Hara pleaded for calm.
“We urge everyone to remain peaceful. We recognize the anger, but we ask that people do not destroy our own city,” O’Hara said.
He also called on federal officers operating in Minneapolis to uphold the highest standards of “discipline, humanity, and integrity.”
Details of the Incident Remain Unclear
While the circumstances of the shooting have not been fully disclosed, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, stated the man who was shot had a handgun and two magazines. DHS released a photo of the weapon, though no video or further evidence has been provided as of yet.
McLaughlin described the situation as “evolving,” a phrase that has offered little reassurance to community members already on edge from ongoing raids and surveillance in immigrant neighborhoods.
Shortly after the shooting, hundreds of protesters gathered at the scene, confronting federal officers with chants of “ICE out now” and accusing them of systemic brutality. Tensions flared as protesters dragged dumpsters into the street to block intersections. Officers responded with batons and flash bang grenades.
One officer mocked the grieving crowd by saying, “Boo hoo,” while another shoved a protester into an unmarked car.
Josh Koskie, a Minneapolis resident who joined the protests, shouted: “They’re killing my neighbors!”
Political Fallout Grows
The political reaction in Minnesota was swift and forceful. Governor Tim Walz condemned the shooting and again demanded the withdrawal of federal officers from the state.
“Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now,” Walz said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
He confirmed he had spoken directly with the White House following the incident.
Other Minnesota Democrats echoed his sentiments. Senator Amy Klobuchar expressed outrage on social media, referencing a video of the shooting.
“Donald Trump and all your lieutenants who ordered this ICE surge: watch the horrific video. The world is watching. Get ICE out of Minnesota.”
Senator Tina Smith issued a statement urging ICE to step aside so local police could secure the scene and conduct an investigation. Meanwhile, Representative Angie Craig called the incident “sickening” and said ICE is “beyond out of control.”
Representative Ilhan Omar was among the most vocal, accusing the Trump administration of intentionally targeting immigrant communities.
“Federal agents murdered another member of our community,” Omar said. “This isn’t isolated or accidental. The Trump administration is trying to beat us into submission.”
The Broader Crackdown
The latest shooting is part of what the Department of Homeland Security has described as its largest-ever immigration enforcement operation. Launched under President Donald Trump, the crackdown involves thousands of federal agents deployed across U.S. cities — with Minneapolis at the center of public resistance.
The death of Renee Good on January 7 during a separate ICE encounter had already galvanized activists. Saturday’s fatal shooting has pushed emotions to a boiling point.
The scale and intensity of the protests have forced businesses to close and even impacted public schools, with reports of children hiding in fear during raids.
Civil rights groups, including the ACLU and immigrant advocacy organizations, have called for an independent investigation and a federal audit of ICE tactics. Legal experts warn that constitutional violations may be occurring at scale.
With public sentiment against the operation intensifying, the federal response remains defiant. No indication has been given that the Trump administration will reduce or alter its enforcement strategy.
Community in Crisis
Minneapolis now finds itself at the crossroads of a human rights crisis and political confrontation. City leaders are torn between calming public outrage and pushing back against federal encroachment. The fear among immigrant communities has never been higher, and residents say trust in law enforcement — federal or local — has all but evaporated.
As protests continue and pressure mounts, the question remains: How many more lives will be lost before the operation ends?
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