“Shame! Shame! Shame!” and “ICE out of Minnesota!” they loudly chanted from behind the police tape.
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ICE Officer Kills Motorist in Minneapolis Amid Crackdown; Mayor Calls it 'Reckless'

  • An ICE officer fatally shot a motorist in Minneapolis during a Trump administration immigration crackdown, sparking controversy.
  • Federal officials claim self-defense, but Mayor Jacob Frey called the shooting "reckless" and "bullshit" after viewing bystander video.
  • Bystander videos show an officer firing shots at an SUV after it drove away, hitting another officer, before crashing.
  • The incident is part of a DHS deployment of 2,000 agents to Minneapolis, partly targeting alleged fraud by Somali residents.
  • Governor Walz promised a full investigation, while Mayor Frey demanded ICE leave the city, citing chaos and distrust.

Why It Matters: Minneapolis mayor condemns fatal ICE shooting and federal crackdown, sparking calls for accountability and withdrawal of agents.

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