Protestors in Minneapolis are left reeling after a fatal ICE shooting that has sent shockwaves through the community.
The incident occurred during an immigration enforcement operation in the city, which was shadowed by Guardian observers who had trained for months to monitor such events. The scene was chaotic, with dozens of protesters and community members gathered at the site where a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent while traveling in her car.
Eyewitnesses described the tense atmosphere, as people yelled at Minneapolis police to arrest the agent responsible for the shooting. One woman was overheard asking, "What were you taught by your parents?" - a rhetorical question that seemed to highlight the moral implications of such actions.
The mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, has condemned ICE's presence in the city, stating that they are doing the opposite of their stated intention to create safety and security. He called on the community to reject ICE's efforts and warned that the agency is terrorizing families and long-term residents who have contributed to the city's culture and economy.
The incident marks a disturbing escalation in immigration enforcement operations, with ICE calling it its largest operation to date. Trained observers were seen gathering videos of the area where the shooting took place, while city council members, Frey, and police officials attended the scene.
As ICE agents left the area, bystanders clashed with them, throwing snowballs and yelling insults. The situation was eventually brought under control, but not before several people were injured by pepper spray.
The investigation into the shooting is now being led jointly by the FBI and the Minnesota bureau of criminal apprehension, which will examine whether any state laws were violated.
The incident has sent a clear message that the community in Minneapolis rejects ICE's presence and will not tolerate violence against its residents. The city's mayor has made it clear that families and long-term residents have a right to feel safe and secure, without being terrorized by immigration enforcement agents.
The incident occurred during an immigration enforcement operation in the city, which was shadowed by Guardian observers who had trained for months to monitor such events. The scene was chaotic, with dozens of protesters and community members gathered at the site where a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent while traveling in her car.
Eyewitnesses described the tense atmosphere, as people yelled at Minneapolis police to arrest the agent responsible for the shooting. One woman was overheard asking, "What were you taught by your parents?" - a rhetorical question that seemed to highlight the moral implications of such actions.
The mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, has condemned ICE's presence in the city, stating that they are doing the opposite of their stated intention to create safety and security. He called on the community to reject ICE's efforts and warned that the agency is terrorizing families and long-term residents who have contributed to the city's culture and economy.
The incident marks a disturbing escalation in immigration enforcement operations, with ICE calling it its largest operation to date. Trained observers were seen gathering videos of the area where the shooting took place, while city council members, Frey, and police officials attended the scene.
As ICE agents left the area, bystanders clashed with them, throwing snowballs and yelling insults. The situation was eventually brought under control, but not before several people were injured by pepper spray.
The investigation into the shooting is now being led jointly by the FBI and the Minnesota bureau of criminal apprehension, which will examine whether any state laws were violated.
The incident has sent a clear message that the community in Minneapolis rejects ICE's presence and will not tolerate violence against its residents. The city's mayor has made it clear that families and long-term residents have a right to feel safe and secure, without being terrorized by immigration enforcement agents.