Minneapolis Shooting: Mayor Frey Calls for Justice and Investigation into Fatal Incident Involving ICE Agents
Law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis, where a 37-year-old woman was fatally shot. Mayor Jacob Frey expressed outrage at the incident, calling for justice and criticizing ICE's claim of self-defense. He emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the shooting, denouncing ICE's presence in the city as disruptive and harmful.
Frey disputed the official account provided by DHS on behalf of ICE agents, refuting the claim that the shooting was an act of self-defense. He urged the community to respond with compassion and unity in the face of attempts to sow chaos. Frey emphasized the importance of rejecting hate and violence, calling for a peaceful response to the situation.
The shooting occurred in the area of Portland Avenue and East 34th Street in Minneapolis, prompting a response from multiple law enforcement agencies. DHS confirmed the woman shot by an ICE agent had died, attributing the incident to an alleged attempt to run over law enforcement officers. ICE defended the agent's actions as necessary for self-defense, citing escalating threats against officers.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged calm following the shooting, while Mayor Frey demanded ICE to leave the city immediately. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty expressed the need for a local investigation into the use of force, emphasizing transparency and accountability in the aftermath of the shooting. The incident has sparked calls for justice and a reevaluation of ICE's presence in the community.