ICE agent shoots and kills woman during Minneapolis immigration raid

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete January 7, 2026 at 07:34 PM

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On January 7, 2026, an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis during an immigration raid amid ongoing protests against President Trump's immigration policies. The incident occurred in a residential area, with video footage showing the woman's vehicle moving towards law enforcement before an officer opened fire. A DHS spokeswoman claimed the woman "weaponized" her vehicle, prompting the officer to fire in self-defense, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputed this account, accusing the agent of acting "recklessly" and blaming ICE for causing chaos. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the shooting and urged peaceful protests, placing the National Guard on alert. The victim's identity was later released by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

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National Guard 40% United States 40% Tricia McLaughlin 50% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 50% Tim Walz 50% Jacob Frey ×260% Donald Trump 60% Minnesota ×370% Minneapolis ×380% ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) ×590%

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