A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, an incident that has prompted sharply conflicting accounts from federal officials and eyewitnesses. ICE has stated that the shooting was an act of self-defense during an enforcement operation, but witnesses at the scene have disputed that characterization.
After reviewing video footage of the incident, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly rejected the federal account, saying the claim of self-defense does not align with what he observed. The mayor described the explanation offered by federal authorities as “bullshit” and a “garbage narrative,” signaling deep frustration and raising serious questions about the use of deadly force.
According to witnesses, the sequence of events unfolded differently than ICE officials have described, though authorities have not yet released the full video or a detailed timeline. Community members and civil rights advocates are calling for transparency, the public release of all available footage, and an independent investigation into the shooting.
The incident has intensified tensions between city leadership and federal immigration authorities, particularly in Minneapolis, where scrutiny of law enforcement conduct remains high following past high-profile cases. Protesters have gathered in response to the shooting, demanding accountability and clearer limits on federal enforcement actions within city limits.
Federal officials have said the incident remains under investigation. ICE has not responded directly to the mayor’s remarks but reiterated that officer-involved shootings are subject to internal and external review.
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