UPDATE: Federal agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed today that their actions during a deadly shooting in Minneapolis were in self-defense. The incident occurred earlier today, January 24, 2026, when agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were conducting a targeted operation against a wanted undocumented immigrant.
According to official reports, the situation escalated when a man approached the agents armed with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. The man allegedly “violently resisted” attempts by agents to disarm him. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security noted that agents feared for their lives and the safety of their colleagues, prompting them to fire defensive shots.
The confrontation resulted in the man being shot multiple times. Emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
A video linked to an article by the Minnesota Star Tribune shows at least six masked agents struggling with the armed man before the fatal shots were fired. This incident marks yet another critical shooting involving ICE agents, raising urgent questions about law enforcement protocols in such operations.
A police source told CNN that a physical altercation ensued when agents attempted to disarm the man. The source indicated that the situation remains fluid and that preliminary information may evolve as further details emerge.
As this story develops, it is crucial to monitor updates from law enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. The implications of this incident could resonate deeply within the community and beyond, sparking discussions on safety protocols and the use of force in immigration enforcement.
Stay tuned for more updates as this urgent situation unfolds.
