Minneapolis Shooting: Immigrant Injured by Police Officer
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A federal agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 8, 2024. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions following a separate shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer a week prior, in which a woman was killed. Star Tribune and NBC News reported on the event.
Details of the Shooting
According to a statement released by Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), federal agents were attempting to arrest the Venezuelan national, who was in the United States illegally. The individual reportedly fled from the agents. Department of Homeland Security
McLaughlin stated that when the agent apprehended the individual, a physical altercation ensued. The Venezuelan national allegedly resisted arrest and physically assaulted the agent. Additional individuals then joined the assault. The agent subsequently discharged their firearm, striking the individual in the leg. Both the agent and the Venezuelan national were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Star Tribune
Previous Incident and Protests
The shooting took place less than a week after a separate incident in Minneapolis where an ICE officer fatally shot a woman. Reuters This prior event had already sparked protests and unrest in the city. The recent shooting further escalated tensions, leading to renewed clashes between protesters and law enforcement. NBC News
Ongoing Investigation
As of January 15, 2024, the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. No further details have been released by the Department of homeland Security or the Minneapolis Police department. Minneapolis Police Department