Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Deadly CBP Shooting and Federal Operation

Incident Overview

• 🚨 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed a shooting involving federal law enforcement occurred at approximately 9:03 a.m. on East 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
• 💔 Officers found an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds, who was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center and later pronounced deceased.
• 👤 The deceased has been identified as a 37-year-old white male, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen.

Mayor Frey's Condemnation of Federal Operation

• 🗣️ Mayor Jacob Frey expressed outrage, questioning how many more residents must die or be harmed by federal operations.
• 🏛️ He criticized the administration for prioritizing a "political and partisan narrative" over American values and pleaded with President Trump to end the operation.
• 🚫 Frey stated that the mass militarized force and unidentified agents occupying the streets are weakening the country and eroding trust in law enforcement and democracy.

Impact of Operation Metro Surge

• 🌍 Director Rachel Ser compared the situation to humanitarian crises in conflict zones, noting the terror and helplessness inflicted on residents.
• 📉 Operation Metro Surge is severely impacting the local economy, causing businesses to shutter and families to suffer.
• 😟 Residents are afraid to participate in public life, including going to school or the doctor, due to fear of becoming targets.

Law Enforcement Response and Investigation

• 🤝 Minneapolis Police are leading a command post with representatives from local, county, and state organizations, including the Minnesota State Patrol and Sheriff's offices.
• ❓ While communication has been established with Homeland Security Investigations, they have not provided specific details about the incident.
• 🔍 The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the FBI are on the scene to conduct an investigation, at the immediate request of the Minneapolis Police Chief.
• ⚠️ Preliminary information suggests more than one law enforcement officer was involved in the discharge of weapons, as indicated by public video footage.

Community Resources and Call to Action

• 🆘 The city's emergency operations center is activated, offering resources such as mental health assistance, food and housing aid, and legal help.
• 📢 Information on what to do if exposed to chemical agents and how to report rights violations is available on the city's virtual resource center at minneapolis.gov.
• 🙏 Mayor Frey urged President Trump to act like a leader, put Minneapolis and America first, and remove federal agents to restore peace and safety.