Minneapolis experienced another night of turmoil as an ICE agent shot a person shortly after the tragic killing of Renee Good. According to Homeland Security, the federal officer shot a man in the leg during a car chase involving an individual described as an “illegal alien from Venezuela.” The suspect crashed into a vehicle and attempted to flee on foot before two nearby residents intervened, leading to an altercation where the officer fired his weapon.
The wounded man was promptly taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, while the ICE agent also received medical treatment. Minneapolis officials confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation by the FBI was underway. Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the actions of the immigration enforcement agency, accusing them of sowing disorder in Minnesota.
Outraged residents gathered to denounce ICE’s actions in the city and state, following the recent killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Protests erupted in response to the shooting, with the Trump administration facing backlash for labeling Good a “domestic terrorist.” Tear gas was deployed by federal agents during the protests, escalating tensions in Minneapolis.
The deployment of around 3,000 ICE officers to Minneapolis in recent weeks has further fueled the unrest, with clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators intensifying. Images from the protests show emotional scenes as residents express their frustration with ICE’s operations. Anti-ICE sentiments were prevalent among the protesters, who took to the streets following the shooting incident.