The X post by Nick Sortor (@nicksortor

) shares a video claiming to show a new angle of an ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. In it, a woman in a red SUV allegedly hits an ICE agent with her vehicle before the agent fires shots, describing the incident as clear self-defense since a vehicle can be considered a deadly weapon.Background of the IncidentThis occurred during a large-scale DHS/ICE immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities area, involving over 2,000 agents targeting fraud and illegal immigration, particularly in Somali communities. Protesters and community members gathered, leading to confrontations.DHS Official Account — Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated that "rioters" blocked ICE operations, and one woman "weaponized her vehicle" in an attempt to run over agents—an act labeled "domestic terrorism." An agent fired in self-defense, fearing for his life and others. The woman (a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, reportedly an observer/protester, not a target) died from gunshot wounds.

Local Officials' Account — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey strongly condemned the shooting, calling DHS's self-defense claim "bullshit" and "garbage" after viewing video footage. He described federal agents' presence as causing "chaos," demanded ICE "get the f*** out" of the city, and stood with immigrant communities. Police Chief Brian O'Hara noted no indication the woman was a target, and witnesses described her as trying to turn around or drive away.


Video Evidence and Public ReactionMultiple videos circulated on X and news outlets show agents approaching the SUV, the vehicle moving forward as shots are fired (at least 2-4), and the SUV crashing shortly after. Some angles (like the one in Sortor's post) appear to show contact between the vehicle and an agent, supporting the self-defense narrative. Other angles obscure the front, leading witnesses to claim the agent was on the bumper and fired point-blank unnecessarily.Reactions on X are heavily polarized:Conservative users (including Sortor) praise the agent, call it justified, and blame radicalized protesters or local Democratic leaders (e.g., Gov. Tim Walz, Mayor Frey) for inflaming tensions.

Progressive users and some officials decry it as excessive force or murder, highlighting the victim's U.S. citizenship and non-target status.


Protests erupted afterward, with federal agents using tear gas/pepper spray, and crowds chanting against ICE. The incident remains under review, with conflicting narratives from federal vs. local sources and ongoing debates over the videos' interpretation.This is a developing story with strong partisan divides—evidence supports elements of both self-defense and potential overreach claims, depending on the viewpoint.