Minnesota Governor Condemns Federal Agent Shooting Amid Immigration Crackdown
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued a strong condemnation of federal agents following reports of a shooting incident in Minneapolis. The governor described the event as "another horrific shooting" carried out by agents deployed as part of a sweeping immigration enforcement operation.
Details of the Incident
According to statements from Governor Walz, the shooting occurred on Saturday morning in Minneapolis. An unconfirmed video circulating online appears to show a person who was shot during a street disturbance. The footage reportedly includes the sound of several gunshots and shows at least one individual in the vicinity wearing a vest marked "POLICE."
The city government of Minneapolis confirmed it is aware of reports involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue. Officials are actively seeking more details about the incident.
Governor's Response and Demands
Governor Walz expressed his outrage on social media platform X, stating, "I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening." He called directly on the President to end the immigration operation and withdraw what he described as "thousands of violent, untrained officers" from Minnesota immediately.
This latest incident comes less than three weeks after the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, on January 7. An autopsy concluded that Good's death was a homicide, though this classification does not automatically indicate a crime was committed. The officer involved in that shooting, Jonathan Ross, has neither been suspended nor charged.
Background of Federal Presence
Thousands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been deployed to Minneapolis as part of President Donald Trump's campaign to deport undocumented immigrants across the country. The Democratic-led city has experienced increasingly tense protests since Good's death, with public outrage further rekindled this week by the detention of a five-year-old boy as agents sought to arrest his father.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities regarding immigration enforcement methods and their impact on local communities.
