Minneapolis Officials Investigate Federal Agent-Involved Shooting Saturday Morning
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Minneapolis — City officials are investigating a shooting involving federal immigration officers that occurred Saturday morning near 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue. Publicly available video circulated shows a man wrestled to the ground before officers fired; witnesses reported bystanders and CPR performed on the individual. Governor Tim Walz said he spoke with the White House and demanded the federal operation end. A Department of Homeland Security official told reporters the person allegedly possessed a firearm and magazines; police confirmed they are on scene and gathering evidence. Federal and local accounts remain evolving. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- January 7: Renee Good fatally shot during enforcement-related protests, raising earlier tensions.
- Deployment: Federal "Operation Metro Surge" placed agents in Minneapolis amid disputes with local leaders.
- Earlier this month: Multiple federal-related shooting incidents reported, increasing local concern.
- Saturday morning: Video circulated showing a man restrained near 26th and Nicollet before agents fired.
- Aftermath: Gov. Walz demanded end to the operation; Minneapolis and federal agencies opened investigations.
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Federal immigration enforcement agencies may cite the incident to justify continued or expanded deployments and operational priorities.
Minneapolis residents, the family of the shot individual, and local–federal relations suffered immediate harm, increased community tensions, and political strain.
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