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Minneapolis, MN - In the aftermath of yet another shooting incident involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has once again called upon President Donald Trump to cease his administration's aggressive federal immigration enforcement operations. The shooting transpired less than three weeks after Renee Good, a 31-year-old woman, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in the city.
Governor Walz expressed his deep concern over the situation, taking to the X social media platform to voice his disapproval. "I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. This is sickening," he wrote. Walz has been a vocal critic of the federal immigration enforcement operations that began a few weeks ago and have brought chaos, injury, and death to the city.
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the latest shooting occurred on the morning of January 24, 2026, when federal agents attempted to detain an undocumented immigrant at a residence in the city. The ensuing altercation resulted in gunfire, leaving one person injured. According to the report, the injured individual was not a suspect or a federal agent.
The incident marks the third shooting involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis since the beginning of the year. The first incident resulted in the death of Renee Good, a bystander who was shot by an ICE officer while driving past the scene of a raid. The second incident took place on January 17, 2026, when Minneapolis police responded to a call about a disturbance at a house that was being raided by federal agents. During the ensuing confrontation, a federal agent discharged his weapon, injuring a bystander.
Governor Walz has repeatedly urged the Trump administration to put a halt to these operations due to the risk of harm to innocent bystanders and the resulting chaos in the community. "The federal government's immigration enforcement actions are causing harm and division in our communities," Walz stated in a press release. "I call on President Trump to end these operations in Minnesota and across the country."
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota has also weighed in on the situation, condemning the federal operations and urging the administration to respect the rights of Minnesotans. "The federal government's aggressive immigration enforcement actions are not only unnecessary but also pose a threat to public safety," Teresa Nelson, Legal Director of the ACLU of Minnesota, said in a statement. "We urge the administration to halt these operations and focus on building communities, not tearing them apart."
As the situation unfolds, community leaders and advocacy groups have called for calm and unity in the face of the ongoing turmoil. "We stand together in solidarity with our community members who are fearful, anxious, and grieving," said a statement from the Minneapolis NAACP. "We will continue to advocate for the rights and dignity of all Minnesotans, regardless of their immigration status."
In the meantime, city officials and community members continue to demand answers from the federal government regarding the nature and scope of these operations. The Minneapolis Police Department and the FBI have declined to comment on the specifics of the incidents, citing ongoing investigations.
Sources:
Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Minneapolis shooting: Governor Tim Walz calls for end to federal immigration enforcement after another incident" (https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-shooting-governor-tim-walz-calls-for-end-to-federal-immigration-enforcement-after-another-incident/568183092/)
The Guardian: "Minneapolis shooting live: city officials report another incident ‘involving federal law enforcement’" (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jan/24/minneapolis-shooting-live)
ACLU of Minnesota: "ACLU of Minnesota Statement on Federal Immigration Enforcement Operations in Minnesota" (https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/press-releases/aclu-of-minnesota-statement-on-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations-in-minnesota)
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Minneapolis, MN - In the aftermath of yet another shooting incident involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has once again called upon President Donald Trump to cease his administration's aggressive federal immigration enforcement operations. The shooting transpired less than three weeks after Renee Good, a 31-year-old woman, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in the city.
Governor Walz expressed his deep concern over the situation, taking to the X social media platform to voice his disapproval. "I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. This is sickening," he wrote. Walz has been a vocal critic of the federal immigration enforcement operations that began a few weeks ago and have brought chaos, injury, and death to the city.
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the latest shooting occurred on the morning of January 24, 2026, when federal agents attempted to detain an undocumented immigrant at a residence in the city. The ensuing altercation resulted in gunfire, leaving one person injured. According to the report, the injured individual was not a suspect or a federal agent.
The incident marks the third shooting involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis since the beginning of the year. The first incident resulted in the death of Renee Good, a bystander who was shot by an ICE officer while driving past the scene of a raid. The second incident took place on January 17, 2026, when Minneapolis police responded to a call about a disturbance at a house that was being raided by federal agents. During the ensuing confrontation, a federal agent discharged his weapon, injuring a bystander.
Governor Walz has repeatedly urged the Trump administration to put a halt to these operations due to the risk of harm to innocent bystanders and the resulting chaos in the community. "The federal government's immigration enforcement actions are causing harm and division in our communities," Walz stated in a press release. "I call on President Trump to end these operations in Minnesota and across the country."
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota has also weighed in on the situation, condemning the federal operations and urging the administration to respect the rights of Minnesotans. "The federal government's aggressive immigration enforcement actions are not only unnecessary but also pose a threat to public safety," Teresa Nelson, Legal Director of the ACLU of Minnesota, said in a statement. "We urge the administration to halt these operations and focus on building communities, not tearing them apart."
As the situation unfolds, community leaders and advocacy groups have called for calm and unity in the face of the ongoing turmoil. "We stand together in solidarity with our community members who are fearful, anxious, and grieving," said a statement from the Minneapolis NAACP. "We will continue to advocate for the rights and dignity of all Minnesotans, regardless of their immigration status."
In the meantime, city officials and community members continue to demand answers from the federal government regarding the nature and scope of these operations. The Minneapolis Police Department and the FBI have declined to comment on the specifics of the incidents, citing ongoing investigations.
Sources:
Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Minneapolis shooting: Governor Tim Walz calls for end to federal immigration enforcement after another incident" (https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-shooting-governor-tim-walz-calls-for-end-to-federal-immigration-enforcement-after-another-incident/568183092/)
The Guardian: "Minneapolis shooting live: city officials report another incident ‘involving federal law enforcement’" (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jan/24/minneapolis-shooting-live)
ACLU of Minnesota: "ACLU of Minnesota Statement on Federal Immigration Enforcement Operations in Minnesota" (https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/press-releases/aclu-of-minnesota-statement-on-federal-immigration-enforcement-operations-in-minnesota)
