Federal Agent Shoots Man in Leg During Minneapolis Arrest

A federal officer shot a man in the leg during an arrest in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. when federal law enforcement conducted a targeted traffic stop involving a Venezuelan national. The individual fled the scene in his vehicle, crashed into a parked car, and then attempted to escape on foot. Upon apprehension, the man resisted arrest and assaulted the officer. During the struggle, two individuals emerged from a nearby apartment and attacked the officer with a snow shovel and a broom handle. Fearing for his safety, the officer discharged his weapon, striking the initial subject in the leg. Both the officer and the injured man were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the two other individuals were taken into custody.

The City of Minneapolis acknowledged the incident, stating that the injured man was transported to a local hospital and urging the public to remain calm. The city reiterated its demand for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave the city and state immediately, expressing support for immigrant and refugee communities.

This event follows the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on January 7, which has led to widespread protests and legal challenges against federal immigration enforcement actions in the state.

In response to the recent incidents, Governor Tim Walz addressed Minnesotans, calling for federal agents to leave the state.

The situation in Minneapolis remains tense, with ongoing protests and heightened scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement practices in the region.