U.S. Border Patrol officers were involved in a shooting early Saturday morning in South Minneapolis, where an armed man reportedly resisted arrest during an immigration enforcement operation. The incident, which unfolded at the intersection of East 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue, has heightened already simmering tensions between federal agents and local authorities in Minnesota, coming just weeks after a previous fatal encounter that sparked widespread protests.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the suspect was armed with a handgun and two magazines at the time of the confrontation. Federal agents opened fire after the man resisted, leaving him wounded. Sources told FOX 9 the man who was shot has died. He was reportedly shot in the chest.
Here is a video of the incident. Graphic/Language Warning:
Eyewitness accounts and social media footage captured a chaotic aftermath, with crowds gathering and local residents expressing outrage, some turning confrontational toward law enforcement.
The shooting occurred amid the Trump administration’s intensified illegal alien crackdown and fraud investigations in Minnesota, which have drawn sharp criticism from state officials. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the event as “horrific” and demanded that President Donald Trump immediately halt federal operations in the state, calling for the withdrawal of all Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
“This is catastrophic,” echoed Senator Tina Smith, urging federal forces to vacate the area to allow the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) to secure the scene. Senator Amy Klobuchar similarly called for the removal of ICE personnel, labeling the federal presence as provocative. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stressed the importance of preserving evidence, requesting that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) be allowed to process the site and appealing to the public for any photos or videos of the incident.
Local law enforcement, including the MPD, confirmed awareness of the shooting and advised the public to avoid the area while details were being verified. A heavy police presence, including federal backups and possibly National Guard elements, was reported as crowds swelled to hundreds, with some protesters clashing with officers.
Social media posts from the scene suggested the suspect may have been an “armed anarchist” and/or illegal alien, though federal officials have not released the man’s identity or immigration status. Conflicting narratives emerged online, with some legacy media outlets initially reporting the suspect as unarmed—a claim refuted by DHS statements and eyewitness accounts showing a weapon at the scene.
This latest event follows the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent, an incident that ignited nationwide demonstrations against the administration’s deportation efforts.
As investigations continue, authorities emphasize that the situation remains fluid, with potential for further developments. Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and exercise caution in the affected area.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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