Summary of the Incident in Minneapolis (January 7, 2026)On January 7, 2026, during a large-scale ICE immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis, an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman driving an SUV. The incident occurred amid protests against the federal operation, which involved around 2,000 agents targeting alleged fraud and deportation cases, particularly in Somali communities.Key DetailsThe woman (identity not publicly released) was alone in her vehicle and appeared to be blocking the street or protesting, according to local officials. She was described as a U.S. citizen and possibly a "legal observer" monitoring ICE activities.

Multiple bystander videos circulated widely on social media and news outlets show agents approaching the SUV, attempting to open the door, and the vehicle slowly moving forward (estimated at low speed, around 12 mph in snow). An agent in front of the vehicle fires multiple shots (3-4) at close range through the windshield as the car passes him. The SUV then crashes shortly after.

No ICE agents were seriously injured, though some reports mention minor injuries from the vehicle contact.


Conflicting NarrativesFederal/DHS/Trump Administration View:DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin and Secretary Kristi Noem described it as an "act of domestic terrorism." They claimed the woman "weaponized her vehicle" to intentionally run over agents who were stuck in snow, and the shooting was defensive to protect lives.

President Trump posted on Truth Social that he viewed a video clip, calling it self-defense: the woman was "disorderly, obstructing and resisting" and "violently... ran over the ICE Officer." He blamed "Radical Left" threats against ICE agents.

Local Officials and Critics' View:Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called the self-defense claim "bullshit" and "garbage" after viewing video, describing it as "reckless" use of force resulting in unnecessary death. He demanded ICE "get the f--- out of Minneapolis," accusing them of causing chaos.

Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Gov. Tim Walz disputed that the vehicle was used as a weapon; they said the woman was blocking the road, and shots were fired as the car drove away. Walz called for calm and an investigation, criticizing federal "propaganda."

Rep. Ilhan Omar and others labeled it excessive force, with some eyewitness accounts saying the agent had time to move and fired point-blank.

AftermathProtests erupted at the scene, with crowds throwing snowballs, burning flags, and clashing with law enforcement.

Investigations are underway by the FBI and Minnesota authorities. No bodycam footage has been released (per DHS policy).

The operation is part of a broader Trump administration immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.


The event is highly polarized: Conservative sources (e.g., Fox News, Trump) emphasize threats to law enforcement and justify the shooting, while liberal/local sources (e.g., NYT, CNN, Mayor Frey) highlight potential excessive force and dispute the imminent danger. Video evidence shows a slow-moving vehicle and close-range shots, fueling debate over whether deadly force was justified.This aligns with the Visegrád 24 post you shared, which quoted Trump's Truth Social statement supporting self-defense.