A man was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis early Saturday, marking the second such incident in the city in as many weeks and escalating tensions with local communities [[1]]. The shooting occured as protests continue following the January 7th death of Renee Good, who was killed by a Customs and Border Protection agent [[2]]. Minnesota Governor Tim walz has publicly condemned the latest incident, calling it “unconscionable” [[3]].
Federal agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, Minnesota, early Saturday morning, according to reports from U.S. media. The incident adds to growing concerns about the use of force by federal law enforcement in the region.
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Authorities have identified the deceased as a 51-year-old man, according to hospital records obtained by the Associated Press. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed in a statement that the individual was armed at the time of the shooting.
Unconfirmed video circulating on social media appears to show multiple agents, identified by vests marked “Police,” attempting to subdue an individual before opening fire.
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The condition of the victim has not been released by authorities.
The shooting occurred amid ongoing, widespread protests in the Twin Cities following the January 7th shooting death of Renee Good, 37, who was killed when a Customs and Border Protection agent fired upon her vehicle. The incident has fueled tensions between local communities and federal agencies.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned what he called “another horrific shooting” by federal agents, just two weeks after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis.
“I just spoke with the White House following yet another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had enough. This is unconscionable,” the Democratic governor said on X.
More details to follow.
