The shooting happened in south Minneapolis during what federal officials described as a pre-planned immigration enforcement action. ICE agents were conducting operations in the area when they encountered the woman, whose name has not yet been made public. Authorities say the situation escalated quickly after the SUV moved toward officers at the scene.
According to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, an agent fired his weapon after determining there was an immediate threat to officer safety. Officials allege that the vehicle was driven in a way that endangered agents and may have struck at least one officer. Federal authorities characterized the SUV as being used as a weapon, a claim that is now a key focus of ongoing investigations.
In the days following the incident, video from another angle surfaced online, intensifying public scrutiny. The footage appears to show the SUV maneuvering near agents moments before shots are fired, followed by shouting, confusion, and officers quickly moving away from the vehicle. Continue reading…
