MINNEAPOLIS (PulseWire) — A tense situation unfolded in Minneapolis where federal officers shot a person connected to the Trump's administration immigration crackdown. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke out on social media, urging President Trump to halt the enforcement strategy in the state. In his post, he stated, Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
Details surrounding the incident are still emerging. According to Homeland Security, the individual involved was reportedly armed and the situation is described as evolving.
Witnesses to the shooting expressed their anger towards the federal officers, shouting insults and demanding they leave. An additional altercation occurred as officers responded dismissively to frustrated onlookers, further heightening tensions in the area.
This shooting adds to a series of protests that have been taking place in the Twin Cities since the tragic incident on January 7, which resulted in the death of 37-year-old Renee Good, shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Additionally, on the previous day, thousands gathered in frigid weather to protest against federal law enforcement's immigration policies, demanding their withdrawal from Minnesota.
Details surrounding the incident are still emerging. According to Homeland Security, the individual involved was reportedly armed and the situation is described as evolving.
Witnesses to the shooting expressed their anger towards the federal officers, shouting insults and demanding they leave. An additional altercation occurred as officers responded dismissively to frustrated onlookers, further heightening tensions in the area.
This shooting adds to a series of protests that have been taking place in the Twin Cities since the tragic incident on January 7, which resulted in the death of 37-year-old Renee Good, shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Additionally, on the previous day, thousands gathered in frigid weather to protest against federal law enforcement's immigration policies, demanding their withdrawal from Minnesota.
