Summary
Federal immigration officials named three men accused of attacking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during an arrest attempt in Minneapolis. The incident, which involved physical confrontation and gunfire, resulted in injuries and led to protests. The situation has increased tensions concerning local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Key Facts
- Federal officials identified three men in connection with an attack on an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
- The men named are Julio Cesar Sosa‑Celis, Alfredo Alejandro Ajorna, and Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez‑Ledezma.
- The conflict began when Sosa‑Celis attempted to escape a traffic stop.
- During the altercation, one man used a shovel, and another a broom handle to strike the officer.
- The ICE officer fired a shot, hitting Sosa‑Celis in the leg.
- The injured officer and Sosa‑Celis were both taken to the hospital.
- The incident occurred a short distance from where another ICE-related shooting happened earlier.
- Protests erupted after the confrontation, with reports of demonstrators throwing fireworks and rocks at police.
