Man shot by US agents: ‘Minnesota has had it’, says Governor Waltz; comes weeks after killing of Renee Good
Another shooting involving federal law enforcement has reportedly taken place in Minneapolis, police said. The incident occurred at the intersection of East 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue. The suspect was armed with a gun and two magazines, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News.In a statement posted on X, the city of Minneapolis said, “We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave. We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area.”Video footage circulating online appears to show federal agents struggling with a man moments before a shot was fired.Authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reacted sharply to the incident, saying on X, “I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it.”“This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now,” he added, targeting US President Donald Trump.The incident comes amid heightened tensions following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents earlier this month in Minneapolis.Good was shot and killed on January 7 during a federal crackdown operation in south Minneapolis. She was inside her SUV in a residential neighbourhood south of downtown when the shooting occurred. Officials said the incident happened during a tense confrontation as unmarked law enforcement vehicles moved through the area.Good was the mother of a six-year-old child and also had two other children who, according to family members, lived with extended relatives. Her death had sparked protests, political debate and calls for accountability across the United States.More details awaited…
