USA24 January, 20262 min read
US Federal Immigration Agents Kill Man in Minneapolis During Crackdown
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Federal immigration agents shot and killed a man in south Minneapolis. A 51-year-old Minneapolis resident died after the shooting, hospital records show.
48 outlets told this the same way.
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DHS operation shooting in Minneapolis
Federal immigration agents shot and killed a man in south Minneapolis on Jan. 24 during a targeted Department of Homeland Security operation, officials and hospital records said.
“Federal immigration officers shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters to the scene.”
Multiple outlets reported the incident occurred near Nicollet Avenue and 26th Street and identified the victim as about 51 years old.
Medics rendered aid but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities and DHS spokespeople described the situation as still evolving, while local leaders and police urged the public to avoid the area as protests swelled at the site.
DHS shooting account
DHS officials and spokespeople said the shooting occurred during a 'targeted operation' against an 'undocumented migrant wanted for violent assault,' reporting that agents encountered a 9 mm semi‑automatic handgun and two magazines and that an agent fired so‑called 'defensive shots' after the suspect 'violently resisted' disarm attempts.
Outlets carrying the DHS account — including CBS News, BBC and CNN — repeated the department's description but frequently noted that key details remain unclear, such as whether the weapon was fired before the agent shot the man.
Alleged federal use of force
Multiple videos and witness accounts circulated online showing federal agents wrestling an individual to the ground. Some footage appears to show agents striking the person shortly before gunfire. West Asian and Western outlets described the footage in strong terms.
“Social media footage shows officers wrestling the individual to the ground shortly before several shots were fired.”
Al Jazeera reported that officers wrestled the individual to the ground shortly before several shots were fired. Anadolu Ajansı said agents appeared to punch and kick the individual as a gunshot is heard. The Verge stated officers repeatedly punched a man, forced him to the ground, then shot him multiple times.
Protests and official reactions
The shooting prompted immediate protests at the scene and intensified political demands to end the federal operation. Hundreds — and by some accounts thousands — of demonstrators gathered. Police and federal personnel used crowd-control measures, including tear gas and flash‑bangs.
Local officials urged calm. Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz called the episode "sickening" and demanded the withdrawal of federal agents.
Democratic senators and local officials called for investigations. The National Border Patrol Council defended the agents and said they expect the use of force will be shown to be justified.