On the night of January 14, 2026, a routine traffic stop in Minneapolis escalated when a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent fired a shot that injured a Venezuelan man, according to DHS statements. The man, identified as an undocumented immigrant, crashed his vehicle into a parked car and took off on foot before officers caught up with him 🚔💥
As the suspect and the agent struggled on the ground, two bystanders jumped in, attacking the officer with a snow shovel and a broom handle. The suspect broke free and joined the fray, prompting the agent to fire a defensive shot into his leg. Authorities say the man's injuries are not life-threatening, and the two others are now in custody ❄️👮♂️
The City of Minneapolis confirmed that "one adult male was shot by federal immigration enforcement agents" and urged calm amidst a tense atmosphere. Local officials have called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to leave the city and state ✊
Nearby, a large crowd of protesters gathered, sounding horns and whistles late into the evening. This incident comes just days after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent, an event that ignited nationwide protests and intensified scrutiny of federal immigration actions 📣🔥
As Minneapolis navigates these flashpoints, tensions between residents, local leaders, and federal authorities remain high. The city braces for more demonstrations as debates over immigration enforcement continue to play out on its streets and beyond.
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Venezuelan shot in another U.S. federal agent action in Minneapolis
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