Minneapolis, Minnesota — City officials on Saturday identified the man shot and killed by federal law enforcement as a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen, renewing local calls for an end to the federal immigration enforcement operation in the city.
Police Chief Brian O’Hara said local authorities have received limited information so far about the shooting that occurred near West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, and that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the FBI are investigating the incident. O’Hara also stated the victim was believed to be a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry, and had no serious criminal history beyond minor traffic violations.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sharply criticized the latest killing, saying he had seen video of what he described as federal agents “pummeling one of our constituents and shooting him to death.” Frey called on President Trump to withdraw the federal agents from Minneapolis, stating that the operation is “not sustainable” and urging that safety be restored in the city.
The Department of Homeland Security has said the victim approached officers with a handgun and resisted disarmament, prompting defensive shots by federal agents. The shooting comes amid heightened tensions in Minneapolis following earlier deadly incidents involving federal immigration officers, including the January 7 killing of Renee Good and other confrontations that have spurred protests and political backlash.
Officials also asked the public to avoid the scene of the shooting and urged protesters to disperse to prevent further unrest. The incident has intensified debate over the federal presence in Minnesota and the broader enforcement strategy being pursued by the Trump administration.
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