Federal agents were observed deploying tear gas and pepper balls against protesters in Minneapolis, mere hours after a man was fatally shot on camera by a border patrol agent. The incident has escalated tensions in the city, drawing public outcry and demonstrations.
Footage Captures Fatal Struggle
On Saturday, footage from an onlooker in Minneapolis depicted a violent struggle between multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and a civilian. The man was wrestled to the ground before one federal agent fired multiple shots into his chest, leading to his death. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to the Daily Mail that the suspect was armed with two magazines, and the gun was later recovered by federal authorities.
Protests Erupt at Shooting Site
As citizens gathered near Glam Doll Donuts at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, where the shooting occurred, agents reportedly deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd. Protests have intensified in Minneapolis, with demonstrators expressing anger over the ongoing ICE occupation of the city following the death of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent on January 7.
Escalation of Civil Unrest
The use of tear gas and pepper bombs has further inflamed the situation, with one protester appearing to be detained after the shooting. The protests underscore growing concerns about federal law enforcement tactics and their impact on community relations in Minneapolis.
