Federal officers shot another individual in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed on Saturday, escalating tensions in a city already rocked by days of protests.
Governor Walz, a Democrat, said he has been in contact with the White House following the shooting and urged President Donald Trump to immediately halt federal immigration operations in Minnesota. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear as authorities continue to assess the situation.
“Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now,” Walz said in a post on X.
Homeland Security Responds
Responding to the incident, Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told The Associated Press via text message that the individual who was shot was armed.
“The person had a firearm with two magazines. The situation is evolving,” she said, without providing further details.
Anger Boils Over at the Scene
Following the shooting, tensions flared as bystanders confronted federal officers, shouting profanities and demanding that they leave the state. Video footage circulating online showed protesters calling officers “cowards” and telling them to go home.
One federal agent appeared to respond mockingly as he walked away, telling the crowd, “Boo hoo.” In another confrontation nearby, agents were seen forcibly pushing a shouting protester into a vehicle.
Part of a Wider Pattern of Violence
The shooting comes amid daily protests across the Twin Cities, which erupted after the January 7 killing of 37-year-old Renee Good. Good was fatally shot when an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fired into her vehicle, an incident that ignited widespread public anger and demands for accountability.
Mass Demonstrations Continue
Just one day before Saturday’s shooting, thousands of demonstrators flooded Minneapolis streets despite freezing temperatures, calling for federal law enforcement agencies to withdraw from the state. Protesters have accused federal officers of excessive force and have repeatedly criticised what they describe as an aggressive and militarised immigration crackdown.
With tensions continuing to rise, Minnesota officials have warned that further confrontations are likely unless federal authorities reassess their enforcement strategy in the state.