In the wake of a recent shooting, Minneapolis Governor Tim Walz, a member of the Democratic Party, announced on social media that he had engaged in discussions with the White House. He urged President Donald Trump to halt the enforcement measures taking place in Minnesota.
The specifics of the incident were not immediately available.
According to a text message from Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin to The Associated Press, the individual involved was armed with a firearm and had two magazines.
The shooting occurred against a backdrop of ongoing protests in the Twin Cities, which have been a daily occurrence since the January 7 incident involving 37-year-old Renee Good.
“Our assessment is that he is a legitimate gun owner with a valid permit to carry,” Walz stated.
The Police Chief Urges Calm Among Public and Law Enforcement
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara appealed for calm, both from the public and from federal law enforcement, following the shooting of a man.
“Our demand today is for those federal agencies that are operating in our city to do so with the same discipline, humanity and integrity that effective law enforcement in this country demands,” the chief said.
“We urge everyone to remain peaceful. We recognise that there is a lot of anger and a lot of questions around what has happened, but we need people to remain peaceful in the area.”
Police also clarified that the age of the man shot is 37.
Angry crowd gathers after shooting of man in Minneapolis
An angry crowd gathered after the shooting and screamed profanities at federal officers, calling them “cowards” and telling them to go home.
One officer responded mockingly as he walked away, telling them: “Boo hoo.” Agents elsewhere shoved a yelling protester into a car.
The intersection where the shooting has been blocked off, and Border Patrol agents are on the scene wielding batons.
The shooting happened a day after thousands of demonstrators protesting the crackdown on immigrants crowded the city’s streets in frigid weather, calling for federal law enforcement to leave.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar expresses outrage at shooting
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has expressed outrage at the shooting of a man during an immigration operation.
“Donald Trump and all your lieutenants who ordered this ICE surge: watch the horrific video of the killing today. The world is watching. Thousands of citizens stopped and harassed. Local police no longer able to do their work. Kids hiding. Schools closed. Get ICE out of Minnesota,” Klobuchar said in a message posted on X.
Minneapolis Democrats react to the shooting
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith issued a statement after the shooting of a man during an ICE operation. She said, “We are gathering more information, but ICE must leave now so MPD can secure the scene and do their jobs.”
Rep. Angie Craig said in a statement that she has seen “my own eyes the video of another horrific killing by ICE agents this morning in Minneapolis. This is sickening.
“The agency is beyond out of control. How much more evidence do my Republican colleagues in Minnesota need to speak out?”
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara calls for calm
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara called for protesters who amassed at the scene of a shooting to stay calm and leave the area. “Please do not destroy our own city,” he said at a press conference.
Rep. Omar releases statement after Minnesota shooting
Rep. Ilhan Omar issued a statement after the shooting of a man by federal officers in Minnesota.
“I am absolutely heartbroken, horrified, and appalled that federal agents murdered another member of our community. It is beyond shameful these federal agents are targeting our residents instead of protecting them,” she said in a statement.
“This isn’t isolated or accidental. The Trump administration is trying to beat us into submission rather than protect us. …This administration cannot continue violating constitutional rights under the guise of immigration enforcement.”
