Tensions Escalate in Minneapolis: Federal Agent Shoots Man Amid Protests

Thu Jan 15 2026 16:05:40 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A recent altercation in Minneapolis between an ICE officer and a Venezuelan national has sparked renewed protests in a city already on edge after a previous fatal shooting by immigration enforcement. The incident raises questions about law enforcement practices and public safety.

An ICE officer shot a man during a confrontation in Minneapolis, prompting further protests in the city which has seen heightened tensions following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. As officials navigate the fallout, the local community and authorities call for calm amidst ongoing unrest.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis, where tensions are high following an earlier shooting that resulted in the death of a woman at the hands of federal agents. The incident occurred as federal officers attempted a targeted traffic stop on a Venezuelan national who allegedly resisted arrest and attacked an officer with a shovel.

Minneapolis has been a hotbed of protests since the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good on January 7. Fresh clashes erupted between demonstrators and law enforcement following the latest shooting, with city officials urging for calm. Mayor Jacob Frey described the situation as unsustainable and called for the immediate withdrawal of ICE from the city.

In the latest incident, while the injured man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the ICE officer also required treatment due to injuries sustained during the altercation. Federal officials stated that during the scuffle, additional individuals intervened, leading the officer to fire in self-defense, stating a fear for his safety. This shooting continues to fuel outrage among community members who are calling for accountability and changes in how immigration enforcement operates.

Tensions remain heightened as ongoing protests challenge federal law enforcement practices, with further investigations by the FBI underway to clarify the details surrounding these confrontations.