Minneapolis Shooting Sparks Outrage During Immigration Crackdown

A tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis when an ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a recent immigration enforcement operation. The shooting, which took place in a residential area near downtown, was captured on video and quickly sparked outrage among locals. Federal officials claim the woman attempted to run over the officers with her vehicle, prompting the officer to fire in self-defense. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the incident as an act of domestic terrorism, stating that the woman rammed the officers with her car. President Donald Trump also defended the ICE officer's actions on social media. However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey strongly disagreed, calling the official's account "garbage" and the shooting "unnecessary. " Frey criticized the federal government's deployment of over 2, 000 officers to the Twin Cities, accusing them of causing chaos and distrust. He also demanded that ICE leave Minneapolis.Videos shared on social media show the officer approaching the woman's SUV and demanding she open the door. As the vehicle begins to move, another officer fires multiple shots into the car. It's unclear whether the vehicle made contact with the officer before crashing into parked cars nearby. The shooting has intensified tensions in the Twin Cities, which have been on edge since the Department of Homeland Security announced the operation. The incident has also drawn comparisons to previous immigration crackdowns in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged protesters to remain peaceful, while Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara provided a brief description of the shooting without confirming the federal officials' claims. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with both state and federal authorities involved.