An agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in a residential neighborhood of Minneapolis during an immigration raid. This information was disseminated by media outlets and through social media before being confirmed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
According to a statement issued by Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the agency, the ICE agent opened fire after the woman allegedly attempted to ram the agents with her vehicle, an act they classified as «domestic terrorism.»
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Response from Local Authorities and Protests
The federal version was strongly questioned by local authorities. Even Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected the official narrative and described the shooting as unjustified and reckless. He further stated that the deployment of ICE agents is creating «chaos and distrust» in the city and called for immigration authorities to withdraw from the area.
Following the incident, neighbors and protesters gathered at the scene, expressing their outrage with chants like «ICE out of Minnesota!» and booing the federal agents.
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Context of the Immigration Operation
The shooting occurred amidst an immigration operation in the city involving hundreds of federal agents: raids are part of the strategy to enforce the country’s immigration policies.
The incident adds to a series of controversial confrontations between federal agents and civilians in various states across the Union. To date, the woman’s official identity has not been confirmed.
For now, investigations are ongoing to clarify the facts and determine responsibilities regarding the use of force. Local and federal authorities have indicated that more information will be provided as the inquiry progresses.
