Federal agents in Minneapolis repeatedly punched a man, pinned him to the ground, and then shot him multiple times. The man was later declared dead. It is the latest incident of deadly violence linked to ICE, which has escalated particularly rapidly on the streets of Minneapolis. It had been less than three weeks since Renee Good was murdered by an agent on January 7.
Like the case of Good’s shooting, video of the murder quickly began circulating online. However I strongly urge readers to use their own judgment before clicking and pressing play. The video is disturbing and includes a graphic description of a person’s death.
Governor Tim Walz addressed the public at a conference this afternoon, and stressed that the state justice system “will make the final decision on this.” He reminded citizens of his earlier call to “hit the record” on seeing ICE. “Minnesotapers are testifying, and we are building a log of evidence for future prosecution of ICE agents and the officers responsible,” he said. “Thank God, thank God we have video.”
Minnesota Star Tribune The report said ICE tried to gain control of the situation by immediately sending witnesses to the Whipple Building, which served as a base of operations and detention center during immigration raids in Minneapolis. ICE also attempted to order local police to leave the scene, but Chief Brian O’Hara refused to comply. The official
Updated on January 24: It was confirmed that DHS agents had restricted investigators’ access to the crime scene and a statement from Governor Walz.
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