UPDATE: The United States Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that ICE agents acted in self-defense during a deadly shooting incident in Minneapolis earlier today. Officials report that a man was shot and killed when he “violently resisted” attempts by agents to disarm him during a targeted operation against a suspected undocumented immigrant.
The incident occurred as ICE agents were executing a mission involving a man wanted for a violent assault. According to the DHS statement, the situation escalated when a suspect approached the agents brandishing a 9mm semi-automatic pistol.
URGENT UPDATE: Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene as officers attempted to disarm the individual, who reportedly resisted fiercely. A source told CNN that during a struggle, the suspect managed to fire a shot, prompting agents to fire back in defense of their lives.
In a video linked by the Minnesota Star Tribune, at least six masked agents can be seen wrestling a man to the ground before firing multiple shots. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene despite immediate medical attention from paramedics.
Authorities confirm the ongoing investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting. The situation remains fluid, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation unfolds.
This incident underscores the intense nature of law enforcement operations involving undocumented immigrants, raising questions about safety and the measures taken by agents in the field. As the nation grapples with immigration policy debates, this shooting adds another layer of complexity to an already contentious issue.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as officials continue to provide more information.
