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A deadly encounter during a federal immigration operation has left Minneapolis searching for answers. On January 7, 2026, agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were operating in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood when a confrontation involving a vehicle escalated and an agent fired his weapon. The woman was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, agents were conducting a targeted operation when they encountered resistance near 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Officials said the vehicle was used in a threatening manner, prompting the agent to fire in what they described as self-defense. However, witnesses told local media that the vehicle appeared to be moving away when shots were fired. Video clips circulating online have fueled public scrutiny and calls for an independent review.
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