US Federal immigration agents shot and killed a 51-year-old man in south Minneapolis on Saturday, triggering angry confrontations at the scene and intensifying protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
BY PC Bureau
January 24, 2026: Federal immigration agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis on Saturday, escalating tensions in a city already on edge amid widespread protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he had spoken with the White House following the shooting and urged President Donald Trump to immediately halt federal immigration operations in the state. Details of the incident remained unclear late Saturday.
“Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now,” Walz said in a post on X.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the person who was shot was armed with a handgun and two magazines, calling the situation “evolving.” DHS also released a photograph of the firearm it said was recovered at the scene. The agency described the situation as “evolving” and released a photograph of the firearm it said was recovered.
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Rioters rushed federal agents at the shooting scene.
Agents hit back with tear gas to clear the crowd.Tensions have exploded after Border Patrol fatally shot a 51-year-old man during an immigration enforcement operation. pic.twitter.com/vtVygg8seV
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A hospital record reviewed by the Associated Press identified the victim as a 51-year-old man.
The shooting occurred near the intersection of 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue during a federal enforcement operation involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies..
Hospital records reviewed by the Associated Press confirmed the man later died from his injuries. His identity has not yet been released.
US federal agent has shot a man dead in Minneapolis, prompting the governor Tim Waltz to condemn the “sickening” incident and demand the withdrawal of US immigration officers. Selina Downes has more from Washington DC pic.twitter.com/jM0AW1MoIP
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Bystanders and protesters gathered at the scene soon after the shooting, shouting at federal agents and demanding they leave the area. Video posted on social media showed agents pushing at least one protester into a vehicle, while another officer appeared to mock the crowd as he walked away. Barricades were later erected and dumpsters set on fire as tensions escalated.
The shooting comes as Minneapolis remains on edge following weeks of protests over stepped-up federal immigration enforcement. Demonstrations began after the January 7 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renée Nicole Good during an ICE operation. Thousands of people marched through the city on Friday, a day before the latest incident, despite sub-zero temperatures.
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Federal officials said agents acted in response to an armed threat. State and local leaders are calling for transparency and independent investigations as the situation remains fluid.
