Federal law enforcement officers in Minneapolis shot and killed a 37-year-old man during an operation targeting an individual wanted for assault and believed to be in the country illegally. The incident, which occurred on January 24, 2026, was captured on eyewitness video.
According to a statement from Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, the shooting took place as officers were conducting the targeted operation. McLaughlin identified the man shot as a Minneapolis resident and American citizen.
In her statement, McLaughlin claimed that the man approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun. She added that officers attempted to disarm him but that he "resisted." McLaughlin went on to say that the man ignored their commands and "presented an imminent danger to the officers and other community members."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed the shooting during a news briefing. He identified the deceased man but withheld his name, citing the ongoing investigation. O'Hara also stated that the man's family had been notified of his death.
The shooting has sparked controversy, with some community members expressing concern over the use of lethal force by federal agents. Local activists have called for transparency and accountability in the investigation, demanding that the officers involved be identified and held responsible.
The FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are leading the investigation into the shooting. According to the Star Tribune, the two agencies have a history of collaborating on immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities area.
The shooting comes at a time of heightened tensions over immigration enforcement and use of force by law enforcement agencies. In recent years, there have been numerous reports of excessive force used against immigrants, particularly during immigration raids and border patrol stops. Critics argue that such incidents disproportionately affect communities of color and contribute to a climate of fear and mistrust.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, community members and advocacy groups are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the handling of immigration enforcement operations. They are demanding that federal and local authorities release additional information about the incident, including the officers involved, the circumstances leading up to the shooting, and the policies guiding immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
Sources:
"Footage appears to show moment man is shot dead by federal agent in Minneapolis – video" (The Guardian, 2026-01-24)
"Feds: Man shot, killed by border patrol agent in Minneapolis was wanted for assault" (Star Tribune, 2026-01-24)
"Feds: Man shot, killed by border patrol agent in Minneapolis was wanted for assault" (CBS News, 2026-01-24)
Federal law enforcement officers in Minneapolis shot and killed a 37-year-old man during an operation targeting an individual wanted for assault and believed to be in the country illegally. The incident, which occurred on January 24, 2026, was captured on eyewitness video.
According to a statement from Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, the shooting took place as officers were conducting the targeted operation. McLaughlin identified the man shot as a Minneapolis resident and American citizen.
In her statement, McLaughlin claimed that the man approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun. She added that officers attempted to disarm him but that he "resisted." McLaughlin went on to say that the man ignored their commands and "presented an imminent danger to the officers and other community members."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed the shooting during a news briefing. He identified the deceased man but withheld his name, citing the ongoing investigation. O'Hara also stated that the man's family had been notified of his death.
The shooting has sparked controversy, with some community members expressing concern over the use of lethal force by federal agents. Local activists have called for transparency and accountability in the investigation, demanding that the officers involved be identified and held responsible.
The FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are leading the investigation into the shooting. According to the Star Tribune, the two agencies have a history of collaborating on immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities area.
The shooting comes at a time of heightened tensions over immigration enforcement and use of force by law enforcement agencies. In recent years, there have been numerous reports of excessive force used against immigrants, particularly during immigration raids and border patrol stops. Critics argue that such incidents disproportionately affect communities of color and contribute to a climate of fear and mistrust.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, community members and advocacy groups are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the handling of immigration enforcement operations. They are demanding that federal and local authorities release additional information about the incident, including the officers involved, the circumstances leading up to the shooting, and the policies guiding immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
Sources:
"Footage appears to show moment man is shot dead by federal agent in Minneapolis – video" (The Guardian, 2026-01-24)
"Feds: Man shot, killed by border patrol agent in Minneapolis was wanted for assault" (Star Tribune, 2026-01-24)
"Feds: Man shot, killed by border patrol agent in Minneapolis was wanted for assault" (CBS News, 2026-01-24)
