Minneapolis Shooting: Second Incident in Three Weeks Raises Concerns
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A man died Saturday following a shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. This marks the second fatal police shooting in the city in three weeks. On January 7, Renee Good, 37, was fatally shot by a police officer during protests related to federal immigration enforcement actions.
Incident Details
The latest shooting occurred near the intersection of west 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue. The Minneapolis City Council reported on X (formerly Twitter) that they were aware of the incident and urged the public to avoid the area while details were confirmed. Chief O’Hara later confirmed the death.
Governor Walz Condemns Federal Actions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released a statement expressing his outrage, stating he had spoken with the white House regarding the shooting. He criticized the ongoing federal operations, calling them “disgusting” and demanding an end to the deployment of federal officers to Minnesota. Governor Walz has been a vocal opponent of the immigration raids ordered by President Donald Trump.
Immigration Raids and Protests
The recent shootings are occurring against a backdrop of increased federal immigration enforcement and related protests. The January 7th shooting of Renee Good was directly linked to demonstrations against these raids. U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement (ICE) has not yet released detailed facts regarding the number of officers deployed to Minnesota or the specific targets of the operations.
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