What happened
Federal immigration officers were running a targeted operation in south Minneapolis when a crowd interfered and, according to the Department of Homeland Security, a woman used her vehicle to try to strike agents. An ICE officer fired in defense. The woman was hit and later died. Several officers were injured and are expected to recover. Authorities called the vehicle incident an act of domestic terrorism while the scene was chaotic and officers used crowd control measures.
DHS statement and claim
The Department of Homeland Security said agents were blocked by rioters and one person weaponized a car to try to kill officers. DHS said an ICE officer fired defensive shots to protect lives, and described the act as domestic terrorism. They said more information will be released as the situation develops and investigators work the scene.
City leaders react
Minneapolis city officials said federal immigration enforcement caused chaos and asked people to avoid the area. Mayor Jacob Frey issued a demand that ICE leave the city, repeating past comments warning about enforcement actions. Governor Tim Walz urged calm while his public safety team gathered facts. Local statements blamed the agents for instability even as federal leaders described a violent attempt on officers.
What video and reporting show
Multiple videos posted to social platforms show a vehicle moving into a crowd near officers and then shots being fired. Reports say agents deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd. News outlets and DHS posted on X about the incident as the scene unfolded. Raw video clips circulated quickly online and helped shape immediate public reactions and official statements.
Legal and safety questions
This incident raises basic questions about use of force, the safety of officers and the public, and the responsibility of local leaders. If a vehicle is used as a deadly weapon, officers may be justified in defensive fire. At the same time investigators must gather facts, interview witnesses, and review body cam and other footage. Politicians should let law enforcement and prosecutors complete their work before assigning blame.
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Today, ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when rioters began blocking ICE officers and one of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them—an act of domestic terrorism.…
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) January 7, 2026
BREAKING: Minneapolis police are responding to an ICE-involved shooting. FOX News has learned that ICE agents were unharmed and the DHS called the event a vehicle ramming incident. | @OutnumberedFNC @HARRISFAULKNER @MikeTobinFox pic.twitter.com/yDBHOHf2Jw
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 7, 2026
We are aware of a shooting involving federal law enforcement near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Please avoid this area.
— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) January 7, 2026
We are aware of a shooting involving a federal agent at 34th Street and Portland. We are working to confirm additional information, but what we know is that the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city and making our community less safe.
— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) January 7, 2026
My public safety team is working to gather information on an ICE related shooting this morning.
We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) January 7, 2026
I am aware of a shooting involving an ICE agent at 34th Street & Portland. The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city. We’re demanding ICE to leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities.
— Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey) January 7, 2026
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