ICE Officer Kills Motorist in Minneapolis Amid Crackdown; Mayor Calls it 'Reckless'

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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 02:05
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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