Second Man Killed by US Federal Agents in Minneapolis Immigration Operation

Second Man Killed by US Federal Agents in Minneapolis Immigration Operation

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by US federal agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday morning during a sweeping immigration enforcement operation, marking the second fatal shooting by federal authorities in the city in recent weeks.

Officials said the incident occurred near Nicollet Avenue and 26th Street, where Department of Homeland Security and Border Patrol agents were conducting operations linked to federal immigration enforcement. Authorities claim the man allegedly approached officers with a firearm, prompting agents to fire in self-defense. The victim, a licensed gun owner and U.S. citizen, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The shooting has sparked widespread outrage and protests across Minneapolis. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the operation “horrific” and urged the federal government to withdraw agents, warning that the enforcement actions are destabilizing communities.

This incident follows the fatal shooting of Renée Good on January 7 during a previous ICE operation, whose death was later ruled a homicide by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner. Community leaders and lawmakers have criticised the federal immigration crackdown, calling for increased accountability and oversight of federal agents.

Political figures including U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative Nikki Budzinski have condemned the operations, demanding transparency and stronger regulations to prevent further loss of life. The shootings have intensified debates over the use of force by federal law enforcement, the role of ICE, and the balance between public safety and civil liberties in the United States.

Second Man Killed by US Federal Agents in Minneapolis Immigration Operation