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Outrage in Minneapolis After ICE Shooting - New Protests Today

Published January 8, 2026, 12:28
Outrage in Minneapolis After ICE Shooting - New Protests Today

New protests are expected in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old American woman by an ICE agent. The US government claims the woman attempted to hit agents with her car, a version vehemently denied by local officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz, who cite video evidence to the contrary. Frey dismissed the ICE account as "bullshit" and called for its withdrawal from the city, while Walz denounced the government's propaganda. Thousands gathered at the scene of the shooting last night to pay their respects. Members of Congress, such as Eric Swalwell, have condemned the shooting as "murder" and demanded accountability. ICE is conducting extensive operations in Minneapolis as part of Donald Trump's policy to combat illegal immigration, focusing on the city's large Somali community. The Department of Homeland Security alleges the woman used her vehicle as a weapon, a claim strongly disputed. Russia has criticized ICE operations and designates Western military forces in Ukraine as "legitimate targets". Video footage of the incident circulating on social media shows officers approaching an SUV on a snow-covered road. As the vehicle moves, shots are heard, and it subsequently collides with a parked car. The case has sparked widespread outrage and questions about the use of force by US authorities.