Minnesota Gov. Walz Vows State-Led Investigation into Federal Agent Shooting

State Takes Control of Investigation

• 🎯 Minnesota's justice system will be the final authority in investigating the deadly shooting by federal agents, stated Gov. Tim Walz.
• 🚫 The Governor explicitly stated that the federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation, asserting the state will handle it.
• 🏛️ Walz informed the White House directly that Minnesota will conduct the probe without being stonewalled.

Condemnation of Federal Actions

• 💔 The Governor expressed deep sympathy for the family of the 37-year-old victim, a lawful firearm permit holder.
• ⚠️ Walz characterized the federal occupation as a campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota, which has now claimed a life.
• 📢 He called on Donald Trump to remove federal forces from Minnesota, accusing them of sowing chaos and violence.
• 👎 Walz voiced a lack of confidence in Donald Trump to do the right thing, but expressed faith in the American people.

Call for Peace and Rule of Law

• 🕊️ Minnesotans are urged to remain calm and peaceful, avoiding meeting violence with violence, despite the actions of federal agents.
• ✊ The Governor praised Minnesotans for peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights and for their courage and restraint.
• ⚖️ Evidence is being gathered for the future prosecution of ICE agents and officials responsible for the horrific acts.
• 👏 Walz highlighted the decency of Minnesotans and Minnesota law enforcement, contrasting it with the cruelty of ICE agents.

Law Enforcement and National Guard Roles

• 🚨 Commissioner Bob Jacobson assured that state and local officials are working to get answers and restore normalcy.
• 🛡️ The Minnesota State Patrol, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), and Minnesota National Guard are available to support local law enforcement.
• ❓ Questions arose regarding the BCA's access to evidence in previous investigations, with assurances that the BCA is engaged in the current probe.
• 💂 The National Guard has been activated and is providing security assistance, with costs to be billed to the federal government due to their actions.

Rejection of Federal Narrative

• 🚫 Governor Walz rejected the federal narrative that the victim posed a threat to agents, criticizing the rush to judgment and slander.
• 👁️ He urged Americans to trust their own eyes and the facts, stating there isn't always two sides to a story.
• ⚖️ Walz asserted that federal agents will not have full immunity and that justice will be served.
• 🗣️ He criticized the audacity of federal officials critiquing local law enforcement and emphasized that enough is enough.
• 🤝 State and local law enforcement remain ready and willing to work with federal agencies to arrest violent offenders, reiterating their commitment to public safety.