A US citizen woman was allegedly shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis before her vehicle crashed, an incident that has escalated existing tensions around immigration enforcement in the city.
Shooting During Enforcement Operation
According to officials, the unidentified woman was shot during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement operation. The shooting occurred near the corner of 33rd and Portland Avenue, where hundreds of ICE agents were reportedly present on Thursday morning. Following the shooting, the woman's burgundy SUV, which was seen with a bullet hole through the driver's side windshield, collided with a light pole and damaged two parked cars.
Response and Political Reaction
Emergency services provided life-saving aid at the scene, though the woman's current medical condition remains unclear. The incident has drawn immediate political attention. Senator Tina Smith confirmed the woman is a US citizen, raising significant questions about the circumstances of the operation. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has also been briefed on the shooting, confirming he is aware of the developing situation.
A City on Edge
This shooting occurs against a backdrop of rising immigration tensions in the Midwestern city. The large presence of federal agents and the shooting of a citizen during an enforcement action is likely to intensify local debates. Authorities have not yet clarified why the woman's vehicle was targeted. The Department of Homeland Security has been contacted for an official statement as this remains a developing story.
