Minneapolis Resident Recounts Witnessing Federal Agents Shoot Person "In Cold Blood"

Incident Overview

• 📍 The incident occurred at Nicollet and 27th in Minneapolis, where community members used dumpsters and recycle bins to block off an area.
• 👮 Law enforcement, including Minneapolis police vehicles, have established a line to contain the area, preventing free movement.

Resident's Perspective

• 🗣️ A lifelong South Minneapolis resident, Mike, expressed his shock and disbelief at the event, stating, "I just can't believe that they shot him in cold blood."
• 💭 Mike, a permit carrier, shared that he could have been in a similar situation, emphasizing the personal impact and the feeling that "this could've just as easily been me that got shot."
• ✊ He came out to the scene despite negative temperatures to witness the location and express his feelings.

Comparison to 2020 Events

• 💔 Mike recalled being present on the streets after George Floyd's death in 2020, expressing sadness for his neighborhood and praying for peace.
• 🕊️ He urged for vigilance but also for peaceful demonstrations, not wanting to see similar events happen in his city again.

Stance on ICE and Immigrants

• 🚫 Mike voiced his opinion that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) does not belong in Minneapolis, stating, "I don't think ICE belongs here."
• ❤️ He highlighted positive interactions with immigrants, noting they have provided him with food and shelter.

On-the-Ground Observations

• ⚠️ Chemical irritants were deployed earlier in the day, making the situation more intense than it appeared at the time of reporting.
• 💥 A rubber bullet was found on the ground, identified as one of the tools used during the events.
• 🚶 Federal agents were present earlier but were no longer visible at the scene.