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
- 1. January 7: Renee Good fatally shot during enforcement-related protests, raising earlier tensions.
- 2. Deployment: Federal "Operation Metro Surge" placed agents in Minneapolis amid disputes with local leaders.
- 3. Earlier this month: Multiple federal-related shooting incidents reported, increasing local concern.
- 4. Saturday morning: Video circulated showing a man restrained near 26th and Nicollet before agents fired.
- 5. Aftermath: Gov. Walz demanded end to the operation; Minneapolis and federal agencies opened investigations.
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