ICE officer shoots Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis: What we know

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimJanuary 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM

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On January 15, 2026, an ICE officer in Minneapolis shot a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg while attempting an arrest. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the incident occurred after the man crashed his car and fled on foot, resisting arrest. The DHS claims that two individuals then attacked the officer with a snow shovel and broomstick, prompting the officer to fire a defensive shot. The immigrant and the officer were hospitalized, and the two alleged attackers are in custody. This shooting occurred one week after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis during an immigration raid, sparking protests in the city.

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Joe Biden 50% Renee Nicole Good 60% United States 60% US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×270% Minnesota ×370% Venezuela 70% Minneapolis ×380% ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) ×490%

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ice shooting 100% immigration and customs enforcement 90% venezuelan immigrant 80% minneapolis 70% department of homeland security 60% use of force 60% protests 50% immigration raid 50% renee nicole good 40%