Summary
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. The officer claimed the woman used her car as a weapon, leading to the shooting. The event sparked protests and raised tensions in the area.
Key Facts
- An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in her car in Minneapolis during an immigration operation.
- The officer stated he acted in self-defense because the woman was allegedly trying to use her vehicle as a weapon.
- The Department of Homeland Security, through spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin, supported the officer's action as defensive.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized ICE operations, claiming they bring chaos to the city.
- The incident happened in a residential area near downtown Minneapolis.
- The shooting led to protests, with many locals gathering to voice their anger, and law enforcement responding with strong measures.
- The operation is part of a larger ICE enforcement action involving fraud allegations against Somali residents.
- Witnesses claim the woman was turning her car when the ICE officer shot her.
