Federal Agents Shoot Man in Minneapolis, Video Captures Deadly Incident

A disturbing video out of Minneapolis is spreading rapidly online tonight, showing what appears to be a federal agent-involved shooting caught on camera.

The footage shows several federal agents engaging with a man on a city street. During the encounter, the man is taken to the ground. Moments later, multiple gunshots are heard. The man was struck and later pronounced dead, according to preliminary reports.

Watch the video here….

The shooting occurred Saturday morning in south Minneapolis, near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue South, as part of a federal law enforcement operation involving immigration agents. Witness video circulating online appears to show agents wrestling with the man before shots were fired.

This marks at least the third reported shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis in recent weeks, following other deadly and nonfatal incidents tied to federal immigration enforcement.

What authorities are saying

Officials have confirmed the involvement of federal agents, but details about what led up to the shooting are still unclear. Local and state law enforcement are assisting with investigations, and the scene was secured by authorities as they gather evidence.

Public reaction

The video has triggered immediate public outrage online, with many questioning the use of force and calling for accountability. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has publicly condemned the incident and called for federal agents to be withdrawn from the state, calling the situation “sickening.”

Bystanders at the scene were seen confronting agents, shouting and demanding answers. Officials have urged calm as the investigation continues.

Context

This shooting adds to growing tensions in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement operations, which have drawn protests and criticism over officers’ tactics and use of force.

More information and developments are expected as authorities release additional official details.