Federal immigration agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, an event that deepened outrage in a city already shaken by weeks of controversial enforcement actions. The death marked the second fatal shooting by federal forces in the city this month and came amid protests against what many residents describe as an overly aggressive immigration crackdown. Minnesota officials and residents called for accountability as questions remained about what exactly led to the deadly confrontation. 

Morning Confrontation Caught on Video

The shooting unfolded in the morning near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video circulating on social media captures several federal agents confronting a man moments before they opened fire. Authorities identified the victim as a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident with a legal permit to carry a firearm, and he later died after doctors rushed him to the hospital.

Witnesses at the scene described seeing agents wrestling with the man before gunfire erupted. Tear gas was later deployed as crowds gathered and tensions escalated. The Department of Homeland Security said he had a gun and two magazines when agents confronted him, but many locals cast doubt on that account, citing the video and conflicting community testimony. 

Eruption of Protests After Another Death

Anger spread quickly after news of the shooting reached residents. Crowds assembled near the site chanting and demanding answers, with public officials urging calm even as frustration boiled over. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the incident “sickening” in a social media post and said he had spoken with White House officials after the fatal encounter. 

The state and city leaders have repeatedly called for federal agents to leave, saying the aggressive tactics have caused fear rather than safety. The shooting happened less than three weeks after federal agents shot and killed another Minneapolis resident, a mother of three, during a separate immigration operation that has drawn ongoing protests and intense public scrutiny.

Broader Backlash and Political Fallout

This latest tragedy has widened the rift between local authorities and federal enforcement. Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials urged federal agents to stand down until clear protocols are established and transparency increases. Residents described a climate of fear as thousands took part in protests that have filled busy streets and closed local institutions. 

Calls for accountability went beyond Minneapolis. Advocates for civil liberties and immigrant rights pointed to both fatal shootings this month as evidence of excessive force. Legal experts say questions about whether Minnesota can pursue charges against federal officers are emerging, even as federal and state investigations get underway. 

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