Summary
An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem calling it an act of domestic terrorism, stating the woman tried to ram officers during an immigration operation. Videos of the incident showed the woman trying to drive away before the shooting occurred. Local leaders criticized the federal immigration crackdown, which has heightened tensions in the area.
Key Facts
- An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the incident as domestic terrorism.
- The woman allegedly tried to drive into the ICE officers.
- Videos shared on social media show the car trying to drive away before shots were fired.
- The shooting occurred near where George Floyd was killed in 2020.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the federal officers' actions and rejected the claim of self-defense.
- The incident is linked to a broader immigration enforcement push by the Trump administration.
- Tensions have been high due to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents.
