Minneapolis Mayor and Police Chief Address Fatal DHS Shooting

Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents

• 🎯 A 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was fatally shot by federal law enforcement agents in the area of East 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
• 🚨 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed the incident occurred around 9:03 a.m., with officers rendering aid and the victim being transported to Hennepin County Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
• 📹 While official reports on the lead-up to the shooting are limited, a video circulating on social media appears to show masked federal agents involved.

Mayor Frey's Condemnation and Call to Action

• 🗣️ Mayor Jacob Frey expressed outrage, questioning how many more residents must die before federal operations in the city end and demanding President Trump "put Minneapolis, put America first."
• 🇺🇸 Frey criticized the "mass militarized force" of unidentified federal agents, stating it weakens the country and erodes trust in law enforcement and democracy.
• 🏛️ He contrasted the federal actions with peaceful protests, emphasizing that the federal government's presence is not creating safety but rather the opposite, tearing families apart.

Impact of Federal Operations on Minneapolis

• 📉 Director Rachel Ser highlighted the profound negative repercussions of "Operation Metro Surge" on the city, impacting residents' ability to access basic necessities and causing businesses to shutter.
• 🌍 Ser, with a background in international humanitarian response, compared the situation to terrorizing people in conflict zones, creating fear and generational impact.
• 🆘 The city is activating its emergency operations center, offering resources like mental health assistance, food and housing aid, and legal help, with information available on minneapolis.gov.

Investigation and Law Enforcement Response

• 🔍 The Minneapolis Police Department has requested the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to investigate the shooting, with the FBI also reportedly on scene.
• ❓ Police leadership stated they were not provided with an official public safety statement from federal agencies regarding the incident and are relying on circulating video footage.
• 🤝 Despite initial confusion and reports of officers being told they were not needed, Minneapolis police are maintaining the scene with support from state and local partners, including the Minnesota State Patrol and county sheriffs.
• ⚠️ The chief confirmed preliminary information suggests more than one law enforcement officer was involved in the discharge of firearms, and public video shows several officers in a struggle.