URGENT UPDATE: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acted in self-defense during a deadly shooting incident in Minneapolis this morning. A male suspect was fatally shot after he allegedly “violently resisted” attempts to disarm him during a targeted operation against a man wanted for a violent attack.
According to officials, the incident occurred around 9:00 AM when ICE agents were executing an operation against an undocumented immigrant. As agents approached, a man confronted them wielding a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol. Authorities stated that when agents attempted to disarm him, the suspect engaged in a violent struggle, prompting an agent to fire defensive shots.
Witnesses report seeing at least six masked agents wrestling the man to the ground before multiple shots were fired. Video footage from the scene shows the chaotic moments leading up to the shooting, raising questions about the events that unfolded.
“Fearing for their lives and the safety of their colleagues, the agent discharged his weapon,” the Department stated in their official release. Medical personnel on-site immediately provided assistance, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sources have revealed to CNN that a physical altercation broke out between the agents and the suspect, who allegedly grabbed his weapon and fired a shot during the struggle. These details are preliminary, and investigations are ongoing as the situation remains fluid.
This incident adds to a growing list of controversial ICE operations that have sparked national debates about law enforcement practices and immigration policies. As investigations proceed, public attention is focused on the tactics used by federal agents during such high-stakes encounters.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage related to the incident to come forward as they seek to piece together the full narrative of what transpired.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
