Man Fatally Shot by Federal Agents in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN – A man was shot and killed Saturday morning in south Minneapolis during an operation involving federal law enforcement officials, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed. The incident, the second deadly encounter this month involving federal agents amid heightened immigration enforcement, has intensified local outrage and renewed calls to end the federal presence in the city.
According to authorities, Border Patrol agents fired at the individual after he allegedly approached them with a handgun. Law enforcement officials say the shooting occurred during an ongoing federal crackdown on immigration violations, a strategy that has brought thousands of agents to the region.
Governor Walz Calls for Immediate Withdrawal of Federal Agents
Governor Walz, a Democrat, reacted strongly to the shooting, stating he had spoken with White House officials following the incident and urging an end to what he termed an “escalating and harmful” federal operation in Minnesota. “Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” Walz wrote on social media, demanding that the federal agents be pulled from the state immediately.
Officials in Minneapolis also cautioned residents to remain calm and avoid the area as details continue to emerge. The governor’s comments have been echoed by other state leaders who have criticized the deployment of federal forces as disruptive to public safety and community relations.
Tensions Rise as Protests Sweep the City
The fatal shooting triggered protests near the scene, with demonstrators clashing with federal officers. Videos circulating on social media show a tense confrontation before shots were fired, and federal personnel later used crowd control measures against onlookers.
Local and national political figures have condemned the use of force, citing a series of controversial interactions between federal agents and residents. The latest incident comes weeks after the killing of Renee Good earlier in January, which already had sparked heated debate over federal law enforcement tactics.
As the situation develops, community leaders are calling for transparency, accountability, and a reassessment of federal involvement in local policing.
