A federal law enforcement officer shot and wounded a person during an arrest attempt in Minneapolis on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, according to a source familiar with the incident who spoke to The Associated Press.
Details of the Shooting Incident
The source, who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter, stated that the officer opened fire after being physically attacked. The individual was shot in the leg. The circumstances leading up to the altercation and the specific agency involved were not immediately disclosed by the source.
This shooting occurred against a backdrop of heightened community tension in the Minneapolis area. The incident took place on the same day that protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
Ongoing Protests Over Previous Fatal Shooting
The Capitol demonstration was in response to the death of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the previous week. A photograph from the protest by AP photographer John Locher showed a crowd assembled in front of the Capitol building.
In a significant development following the earlier shooting, the family of Renee Good has retained the services of the civil rights law firm that represented the family of George Floyd. The firm is now investigating the circumstances of Good's death.
A City Under Scrutiny
Minneapolis remains a focal point for national discussions on policing and use of force, years after the murder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked a global movement. The two separate incidents involving federal officers within a week have brought renewed scrutiny and public outcry.
Authorities have not released further details about the condition of the individual shot on January 14 or whether any charges have been filed. The investigation into the officer's actions is ongoing.
