Second Federal Agent Shooting in Minneapolis in a Week
A federal agent has shot and wounded a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg during an attempted arrest in Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The incident, which involved a violent struggle and alleged assault on the officer with a snow shovel and broom handle, occurred on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
This marks the second shooting involving a federal agent in the city within a week, following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. That earlier incident has triggered significant public outrage and protests across the United States.
Details of the Violent Confrontation
In a press release, the DHS stated that agents were attempting a targeted traffic stop on an individual described as "an illegal alien from Venezuela who was released into the country by Joe Biden in 2022." Authorities claim the man tried to evade arrest by fleeing the scene in his vehicle, crashing into a parked car, and then continuing on foot.
The DHS account states that when the agent caught up with the man, a physical altercation ensued. The agent was then allegedly ambushed by two other individuals who emerged from a nearby apartment, attacking him with a snow shovel and a broom handle.
"Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired a defensive shot to defend his life," the DHS said. The initial subject, the Venezuelan immigrant, was struck in the leg. All three individuals then retreated into the apartment and barricaded themselves inside.
Context and National Fallout
This shooting comes amidst heightened tension in Minneapolis and nationally over law enforcement use of force. The death of Renee Nicole Good just seven days prior has already galvanised protest movements and drawn sharp criticism from politicians.
The DHS has framed the incident around immigration enforcement, directly linking the suspect to the Biden administration's 2022 policies. The situation highlights the volatile intersection of immigration policy and police accountability debates currently gripping the country.
As the investigation continues, further updates are expected regarding the condition of the wounded man and the potential charges against all three individuals involved in the alleged assault on the federal agent.
