City officials are set to hold a news conference at 11:30 a.m. Central Time.
MINNEAPOLIS — A 51-year-old man has died following a shooting incident involving federal law enforcement agents in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, according to hospital records obtained by the Associated Press.
The city posted an update on X, indicating that they are aware of reports concerning a shooting near the intersection of 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue.
“We are working to confirm additional details,” the post read. “We ask the public to remain calm and to steer clear of the immediate area.”
Initial reports indicate that the incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. Central Time.
Unverified videos circulating on social media seem to capture the moments leading up to the purported shooting. However, officials from both the city of Minneapolis and the Department of Homeland Security have not yet commented on the authenticity or accuracy of these videos.
Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin told The Associated Press in a text messages that person had a firearm with two magazines and that the situation was “evolving.” DHS also distributed a photo of a handgun they said was on the person who was shot.
The city will hold a press briefing at 11:30 a.m. with MPD Chief O’Hara, Mayor Jacob Frey and others.
Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Executive Assistant Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Marcos Charles will hold their own briefing at noon.
Women’s March Minnesota announced, in partnership with Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, there will be a vigil and rally at the shooting scene at 1 p.m.
Chaotic scene unfolds after shooting, ICE clashes with protesters
Within minutes of the shooting Saturday morning, a crowd of protesters had gathered near the scene, blocking in the area at both ends of the road. On one end, a makeshift barricade had been formed from a parked car and dumpsters from a nearby alley.
At the other end, reporters at the scene said they heard an explosion-like noise and a plume of smoke as federal agents moved in that direction. In the wake of similar protests after Renee Good was killed, federal agents deployed tear gas and other crowd dispersal devices to push back the protesters.
Agents deploy tear gas after fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Walz speaks with White House, demands an end to ICE operation; Klobuchar reacts to reported shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shared a post on X stating that he had spoken with the White House about the shooting Saturday.
“I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” Walz wrote.
Walz called on President Donald Trump to end the operation and to immediately remove the federal immigrations agents out of the state.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar also commented on the reported shooting on X, posting at 11:15 a.m. Central, “There has been another shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis and I am working to get more information. I will update as soon as possible. To the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress who have stood silent: Get ICE out of our state NOW.”
Sen. Tina Smith also released a statement, saying “I am getting information on another shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis. There must be a full investigation. I call upon Kristi Noem to stop all DHS operations in Minnesota.”
Federal agents continue massive Minneapolis operation
Officials with U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) held a press conference Tuesday to provide an update on their operation in Minnesota, saying they’ve made 3,000 arrests over the past six weeks.
Thousands of federal officers were sent to Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge for immigration enforcement, prompting pushback from local officials and residents. Protests magnified after an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good on Jan. 7. Last week, Minnesota leaders filed a lawsuit seeking to end the operation, with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison calling it “a federal invasion of the Twin Cities and Minnesota, and it must stop.”
The defendants in the lawsuit include Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Director of ICE Todd Lyons. In their response to the lawsuit Monday, they called Minnesota’s arguments an “absurdity.”
Last week, a federal judge did not take immediate action on the state of Minnesota’s request for a restraining order to stop the surge of ICE operations in the state, instead setting timelines for the state and federal government to respond in the case.
Tensions continue rising after Renee Good’s shooting
Thousands of people marched in the bitter cold Friday night in downtown Minneapolis against a recent surge in federal enforcement in the Twin Cities.
The march came a little over two weeks after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a moment that intensified protests that had already been happening since the surge in agents began in December
Good’s death led to nationwide protests and calls for an investigation into the agent who shot her.
Material from the Associated Press was used in this report. This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available.
