Federal immigration agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, officials said, marking the second fatal shooting of a civilian in the city this month and triggering fresh protests and condemnation from state and local leaders.
The shooting occurred less than three weeks after Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during operations targeting undocumented migrants.
The Department of Homeland Security said its officers acted in self-defense while carrying out what it described as a targeted operation to arrest “an illegal alien wanted for violent assault.”
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz condemned the killing as “horrific” and called for state authorities to take over the investigation.
A video circulating on social media and later confirmed by authorities shows several agents, including at least one wearing a vest marked “POLICE,” surrounding a person on the ground and striking him repeatedly. Multiple gunshots can be heard in the footage.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urged President Donald Trump to halt the federal immigration operation, which has sparked repeated protests, some of them violent.
“This is a moment to act like a leader,” Frey said. “Put Minneapolis, put America first in this moment. Let’s achieve peace. Let’s end this operation.”
Police Chief Brian O’Hara said an “incredibly volatile scene” unfolded after the shooting and advised residents to avoid the area.
As crowds gathered in the busy south Minneapolis neighborhood known for its restaurants, officers declared an unlawful assembly and used tear gas to disperse protesters. Dumpsters were moved into the street to form barricades.
In a post on X, the Department of Homeland Security said the man approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun and violently resisted attempts to disarm him.
“Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots,” DHS said, adding that medics at the scene provided aid but the man was pronounced dead.
