❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal law enforcement was involved in a shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, reportedly linked to a protest against immigration enforcement.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Federal law enforcement, a woman allegedly involved in a vehicular attack, and local officials, including Governor Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D).
📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday morning near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The presence of federal law enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city,” complained Mayor Jacob Frey, appearing to blame the ICE agents who were attacked.
🎯IMPACT: The incident has exacerbated tensions between federal and local authorities, with Democrat leaders demanding that federal agents leave the city despite ICE agents being the target of political violence.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were involved in a shooting on Wednesday morning in Minneapolis. The incident occurred near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, prompting officials to urge residents to stay away from the area.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that the incident was allegedly “vehicle ramming related,” and footage emerging online clearly shows a protester impeding a federal law enforcement exercise, before attempting to run over a law enforcement officer with her car in a failed getaway attempt.
Federal authorities reported that a woman rammed her car into an officer with the intent to cause harm, though McLaughlin noted that details are still being gathered. The woman was later announced to have died from gunshot wounds.
Yeah, she's given a lawful order and tries to drive off by driving THROUGH a law enforcement officer standing in front of her car. He's well within his rights to shoot. pic.twitter.com/HR2CTFp9Vb
— Raheem J. Kassam (@RaheemKassam) January 7, 2026
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) commented on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “My public safety team is working to gather information on an ICE-related shooting this morning. We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm.”
Meanwhile, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) is siding with the attacker and far-left agitators, demanding that ICE agents “leave the city immediately.” In a post on X, he stated, “The presence of federal law enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities.”
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