Summary
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that the state will investigate a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents. The decision comes after federal agencies reportedly refused to cooperate with local authorities. The incident has heightened tensions over the presence of immigration agents in Minnesota.
Key Facts
- Governor Tim Walz said the state will investigate a shooting by federal agents that resulted in a Minneapolis man's death.
- Walz communicated to the White House that the state's justice system should lead the investigation, expressing distrust in federal handling.
- The Department of Homeland Security is currently leading the investigation.
- The deceased was allegedly armed, but video footage does not clearly show him brandishing a weapon.
- Federal officials have limited state investigators' access to the crime scene and evidence.
- This marks the second recent instance of federal agents refusing to cooperate with local law enforcement in Minnesota.
- Tensions have increased in Minnesota due to the presence and actions of federal immigration agents.
- Governor Walz activated the National Guard to help with security at a federal immigration building.
