MINNEAPOLIS — A woman was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, authorities said, prompting an investigation and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration actions in the city.
According to ICE and local officials, the shooting occurred during an early-morning operation linked to a broader immigration enforcement effort. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been officially released pending notification of family members.
ICE said the officer involved discharged their weapon during what the agency described as a “law enforcement encounter.” No additional details were immediately provided regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Local police confirmed they are assisting federal authorities and have secured the area. The incident is being reviewed by federal investigators, and standard procedures for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
Community members gathered near the site of the shooting later in the day, expressing shock and anger. Advocacy groups called for transparency and an independent investigation, citing concerns about the expanding role of federal immigration agents in local communities.
The shooting comes amid an intensified immigration enforcement push across several U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, where federal agents have increased operations targeting undocumented individuals. City officials said they were not directly involved in the operation but were notified after the incident occurred.
Minnesota state officials said they are monitoring the situation and urged calm as the investigation proceeds.
ICE said the officer involved has been placed on administrative duty, in line with agency protocol, pending the outcome of the investigation.
No further information was immediately available.
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