Summary
A video on social media shows the scene after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot a man in the leg during a federal operation in Minneapolis. The incident happened after the man, who illegally entered the U.S. in 2022, crashed his car and ran, leading to a confrontation with ICE agents. Minneapolis is already tense due to a similar past incident involving ICE, which caused public protests.
Key Facts
- An ICE agent shot a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minneapolis during an enforcement action.
- The incident began with a traffic stop, after which the man fled, crashed his vehicle, and continued on foot.
- The man and two others allegedly attacked an ICE officer with a shovel and broom handle before barricading themselves inside a residence.
- Both the shot man and the ICE agent received hospital treatment for their injuries.
- The two other people involved were taken into custody by authorities.
- The event has increased tensions in Minneapolis, where a prior ICE-related shooting led to protests.
- A video showed the aftermath, capturing voices pleading for help and emergency lights outside the residence.
- Local Minneapolis leaders expressed concerns about the ongoing situation and called for careful investigation.
