ICE agent faces felony charges in Minnesota after pointing gun at civilians
According to a report by Garrett Tenney, an ICE agent named Gregory Morgan Jr. is facing serious charges in Minnesota. The allegations involve him brandishing his firearm at two individuals during a busy traffic period. An arrest warrant with nationwide reach has been issued by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, prompting discussions about the extent of federal agents’ legal protections under state law.
In Minnesota, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer is facing felony accusations after allegedly threatening two people with a gun during an altercation on a highway.
Meanwhile, no legal action has been taken regarding the assault on Turning Point USA journalist Savanah Hernandez.
On Thursday, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty disclosed charges against ICE officer Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. The charges stem from an incident on February 5 on Highway 62 in Minneapolis, part of the “Operation Metro Surge” federal immigration initiative that has sparked protests and scrutiny in the surrounding areas.
During a press briefing, Moriarty explained that Morgan “accelerated, drew level with the other vehicle, matched its speed, rolled down his window, and aimed his official firearm directly at the two victims.”
Attorney Mary Moriarty of Hennepin County announced the charges against the ICE agent related to the highway incident from February during a press conference held on April 16, 2026, in Minneapolis. (Photo by Mark Vancleave/AP)
According to a criminal complaint, the incident unfolded around 4:20 p.m. near the Interstate 35W interchange as traffic slowed to a single lane. Prosecutors said Morgan drove on the shoulder to bypass congestion before pulling alongside the victims and pointing a handgun at their heads.
Investigators said Morgan was driving a rented SUV with no markings identifying it as a federal vehicle. Both victims said they felt threatened by his actions, according to the complaint.
Investigators said Morgan was not responding to an emergency at the time and told authorities he was heading back to the Whipple Federal Building to end his shift and get gas.
Morgan told investigators he feared for his safety, yelled “Police! Stop,” and believed the individuals were “agitators” who cut him off because he was a federal agent, according to the complaint.
Authorities have issued a nationwide warrant for Morgan’s arrest. He faces two counts of second-degree assault, each punishable by up to seven years in prison. Bail was set at $100,000, with conditions including no possession of weapons and compliance with all court appearances.
Left: Protesters gather in front of the Minnesota State Capitol in response to the death of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. Right: An ICE agent outside a residential house. A local California Republican Party office received a long letter calling for violence against ICE agents. (Abbie Parr/AP Photo; Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg)
Moriarty said the case moved more quickly than other investigations tied to Operation Metro Surge because authorities were able to complete their work “without obstruction or interference.”
“Today’s charges reflect an important milestone in our efforts to seek accountability,” Moriarty said, adding that her office is continuing to investigate more than a dozen other incidents involving federal agents.
Prosecutors are also reviewing whether to file charges against individuals accused of assaulting Hernandez during an anti-ICE protest outside the Whipple Federal Building last weekend.
Protesters swarmed Hernandez while she was reporting, blowing horns in her face, yelling obscenities and shoving her as she attempted to leave, according to video from the scene.
At one point, a protester pushed Hernandez into a fence, and another later shoved her to the ground as she yelled, “Stop touching me” and “Leave me, I am trying to leave!”
TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez was attacked last week in the state. (Fox News Digital)
Hernandez later said she suffered minor injuries, including scrapes and soreness.
A spokesperson for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office told Fox News Digital that three cases tied to the Hernandez incident have been submitted by law enforcement and are under review for potential charges, though a timeline for a decision remains unclear.
The cases were submitted out of custody, meaning no arrests were made at the time.
The FBI has opened a federal investigation. No charging decision has been announced.
Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE and DHS for comment.
