MINNEAPOLIS – Federal agents shot a person in Minneapolis on Saturday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said.
A shooting involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis has prompted a response from city officials and the governor,with protests beginning to form at the scene.
- Federal agents shot a person in Minneapolis, according to Gov. Tim Walz.
- The incident occurred near West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
- Minnesota Gov. Walz has called on President Biden to end the operation and remove federal officers from the state.
City officials in Minneapolis confirmed they are aware of reports regarding the shooting, which involved a federal law enforcement agent. The incident took place in the area of West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, and a video of the event posted to Facebook has been verified by NBC News.
“We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area,” the city said in a Facebook post.
Two intersections in South Minneapolis have been blocked off, and dozens of masked federal immigration officers are at the scene. Protesters have begun to gather,and officers have deployed tear gas and pepper bombs,according to reports.
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson stated, “Suspect had a firearm with 2 magazines situation evolving.Will get you more data ASAP.”
Walz said he has spoken with the White House. “Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” he said in a post on X. “The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.”
Background and Context
The shooting comes weeks after Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by a U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis,according to NBC News.
What happened? On Saturday, federal agents shot a person near West 26th Street and nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. The incident sparked immediate reaction from city officials and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Who was involved? The shooting involved a federal law enforcement agent and an unidentified suspect who reportedly possessed a firearm with two magazines. Dozens of masked federal immigration officers were present at the scene, and protesters quickly gathered.
Why did it happen? The exact circumstances leading to the shooting are still under examination.The DHS stated the suspect had a firearm, but further details remain unclear. The shooting occurred amid increased federal law enforcement presence in Minneapolis, aimed at crime reduction.
How did it end? As of the latest reports, the situation was “evolving.” Federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper bombs against protesters. The condition of the person shot is currently unknown. Governor walz has demanded President Biden end the federal operation and remove officers from Minnesota, but the operation’s status remains unchanged.
time.news based this report in part on reporting by NBC News and added independent analysis and context.
