A man has died after being shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation, authorities and multiple media outlets report. The incident marks the latest in a series of deadly confrontations involving U.S. immigration law enforcement in the city over recent weeks.
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the shooting occurred Saturday morning near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, where agents were carrying out federal immigration efforts. Officials said the man approached agents with a handgun during a struggle, and an agent fired in response.
Local police confirmed that the victim was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. Minnesota leaders described the event as another fatal use of force by immigration officers amid heightened tensions in the city.
Context and Reaction
This incident follows other recent shootings by federal immigration personnel in Minneapolis, including the high‑profile January 7 killing of 37‑year‑old Renee Good, which sparked widespread protests and intensified scrutiny of federal enforcement actions.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke with the White House about the latest shooting, condemning the violence and calling for a reconsideration of the federal presence in the state. Thousands of protesters have gathered in Minneapolis since the shooting, clashing at times with law enforcement and prompting orders to disperse from authorities.
The Department of Homeland Security said it will release further details as the investigation continues, while local officials urged calm and cooperation from the public.
