Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Condemns ICE Shooting Tactics After Fatal Incident

Mayor Frey's Reaction to Fatal Shooting

• 🎯 Mayor Jacob Frey expressed strong disapproval of the narrative that the shooting was in self-defense, calling it a "garbage narrative" with no truth.
• ⚠️ He stated that the woman who was fatally shot was in her car, appearing to be blocking the street due to the presence of federal law enforcement, and was not the target of any investigation.
• 🗣️ Frey emphasized that the federal administration's actions are not creating safety but are having the opposite impact, demanding that ICE agents leave Minneapolis and the state.

Concerns Over Federal Agent Tactics

• 🚨 The Mayor and Police Chief previously voiced concerns about unplanned and questionable tactics by federal agents, predicting that someone could be killed.
• 🚗 Frey clarified that the deceased woman was not using her vehicle as a weapon and that the shooting into a vehicle of an unarmed person is very concerning.
• 📞 The city has been in communication with federal authorities, prioritizing keeping people safe and getting ICE off the scene, as their presence created dysfunction and chaos.

Investigation and Protocol

• 🔍 The crime scene was secured by the Minneapolis Police Department, and the investigation is being led jointly by the FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to determine if state laws were violated.
• 🤝 There have been conversations with the U.S. Attorney's Office and the BCA to ensure local agencies are involved for transparency and expediency in the investigation.
• 📞 Regarding 911 calls about federal agents pointing guns, the city has an evolving protocol with a designated supervisor to field these calls and prioritize life and safety.

Community and Justice

• ⚖️ The Mayor acknowledged the community's anger and called for unity around hope, love, and peace to achieve justice.
• 📉 He highlighted that crime is dramatically down in Minneapolis due to the hard work of local law enforcement investigating and arresting perpetrators.