The Incident
Late Wednesday evening federal immigration agents in north Minneapolis say they were making a lawful contact when a man allegedly swung a shovel at an ICE officer. Authorities report the agent fired his weapon in self defense, striking a Venezuelan suspect in the leg. The suspect was treated and is in stable condition and now in custody. The agency also says one agent was hospitalized after the ambush related injuries, though official updates are still coming in.
Law Enforcement Account
Multiple law enforcement sources, including broadcast reports, described the event as an assault on officers during a traffic stop or contact with a target. According to those sources, the suspect either raised or struck with a shovel prompting the agent to use his firearm. This is being investigated as an officer-involved shooting and standard procedures require a review by internal and outside authorities to determine whether use of force was justified.
NEW: An ICE agent was hospitalized Wednesday after being ambushed following a traffic stop in Minneapolis, according to DHS.
The agent fired his weapon in self-defense, injuring a Venezuelan suspect who is reported to be stable and is now in custody, DHS say. pic.twitter.com/NdfGPDJ8lr
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 15, 2026
BREAKING: I’m told by four law enforcement sources there has been another ICE involved shooting in Minneapolis tonight. I’m told ICE was making contact with a target who then allegedly assaulted an officer with a shovel or swung a shovel, shots were fired, and the suspect ran…
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 15, 2026
I’m now told a suspect, believed to be Venezuelan, was indeed shot, but is okay/stable and is now in custody.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 15, 2026
Photo from our @FoxNews team on the scene. Protesters gathering. pic.twitter.com/fcMhS3Smb2
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 15, 2026
BREAKING: Video from another ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. "Murderers!" pic.twitter.com/xy3Q2BYwdO
— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) January 15, 2026
NOW – Protesters gather around the scene of a second ICE involved shooting where an agent was assaulted by a Venezuelan teen with a shovel. pic.twitter.com/0amrjlZY5d
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) January 15, 2026
Public Reaction
As word spread there was a visible law enforcement presence and protesters gathered near the scene. Some chanted and called officers murderers while blowing whistles. That public response is predictable whenever federal agents are involved in use of force incidents. Emotions run high, but facts should drive conclusions. Investigations exist to sort out who did what and why.
Why This Matters
This marks another ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis in a short period of time, following an earlier deadly encounter last week. The pattern raises questions about operational risk in the city and about how local leaders and federal authorities coordinate public safety. Conservatives will note the need to support law enforcement who face dangerous confrontations while insisting investigations be transparent and timely so public trust can be maintained.
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