Life Lost in Minneapolis Federal Shooting

Victim Information & What Happened

On January 24, 2026, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was shot and killed during an encounter with federal law-enforcement agents in south Minneapolis, near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.

Authorities said the man was a U.S. citizen and a lawful gun owner. According to federal officials, agents were in the area conducting a law-enforcement operation when they encountered the man. Officials stated that he was armed with a handgun and carrying additional magazines at the time.

Federal authorities allege that the man approached agents and that a physical struggle occurred as officers attempted to disarm him. During that confrontation, a federal agent fired his weapon. The man was struck and later transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No federal agents were reported injured.

Video recorded by bystanders and circulated online shows a tense and chaotic scene surrounding the incident. Footage appears to show agents restraining the man prior to the shooting, followed by a heavy federal presence in the area. As crowds gathered after the shooting, federal agents deployed tear gas to disperse onlookers.

The incident has sparked public outrage and protests, particularly given heightened tensions surrounding federal enforcement activity in Minneapolis in recent weeks. State and local officials have acknowledged community concerns and confirmed that the shooting is under active investigation, including reviews of body-camera footage, witness statements, and use-of-force protocols.

Authorities say additional information about the victim and the circumstances leading up to the shooting will be released as the investigation continues.