An ICE officer has been involved in a second shooting incident in Minneapolis within two weeks, following the recent death of Renee Good, sparking protests in the city. The shooting, which resulted in a man being shot in the leg, escalated the already tense atmosphere in the area due to the killing of Ms. Goode by Officer Jonathon Ross on January 7.
City officials are urging for calm and demanding that the organization leave the city and state immediately as tensions flare on the streets. The Department for Homeland Security, in a statement linked to political issues, claimed that the victim was a Venezuelan migrant who attempted to attack an ICE officer.
According to a department spokesperson, the altercation occurred during a targeted traffic stop of an individual released into the country by Joe Biden. The immigrant allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted the officer, with two others joining in the attack. The officer, in self-defense, fired his weapon, injuring the initial target in the leg.
Both the officer and the injured man were taken to the hospital for treatment. The City of Minneapolis reiterated its demand for ICE to leave the city and state immediately. However, the DHS responded, blaming the public for resisting ICE enforcement actions against American citizens.
The deployment of around 3,000 ICE agents to Minnesota has drawn criticism, with Mayor Jacob Frey accusing the organization of causing chaos and Governor Tim Walz referring to it as an “occupation.” The situation remains tense as tensions persist between law enforcement agencies and local leaders in Minneapolis.