The X post you shared is from conservative commentator Nick Sortor (@nicksortor

), dated January 7, 2026. It features a video of a chaotic scene in a snowy residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis, showing federal agents, shouting protesters, and a red SUV that appears to move forward before gunshots are heard. The vehicle then crashes into a parked car.Post Content and ClaimSortor claims the video shows a woman intentionally trying to run over ICE agents with her vehicle, leading an agent to shoot her in self-defense. He blames Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for previously calling ICE "Trump's modern-day Gestapo" (a comment Walz made in May 2025 during a speech), arguing it encourages violence against federal agents. He also criticizes Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.What Happened: The IncidentOn January 7, 2026, during a large-scale ICE immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis (part of a broader Trump administration crackdown involving over 2,000 agents in the Twin Cities area), an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in her vehicle.DHS/ICE version (supported by sources like Fox News, DHS statements, and some videos): The woman was part of a group blocking agents or protesting. She allegedly "weaponized" her vehicle, attempting to run over officers (described as an "act of domestic terrorism" by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem). An agent fired in self-defense after being struck or fearing imminent harm. Some video angles shared by Sortor and others appear to show the vehicle accelerating toward or hitting an agent.

Minneapolis officials' and witnesses' version (supported by sources like Minnesota Reformer, The Guardian, ABC News, Mayor Frey, and Police Chief Brian O’Hara): The woman (reportedly a U.S. citizen and possibly a "legal observer" monitoring the raid) was trying to drive away or turn around after being told to leave. Videos show the car pulling away from agents, not toward them in a ramming motion. The agent approached the driver's side, reached over the hood, and fired multiple shots (including into her face/head) as she moved slowly forward. Frey called the self-defense claim "bullshit" and "garbage," demanding ICE "get the f**k out of Minneapolis." Protests erupted afterward, with tear gas and pepper spray used on crowds.


The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital from gunshot wounds to the head. The incident is under investigation by the FBI and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. No charges have been announced yet, and full bodycam or official video hasn't been released publicly.Context on Tim Walz's CommentWalz did compare ICE operations to "Donald Trump's modern-day Gestapo" in a 2025 commencement speech, criticizing aggressive enforcement tactics. DHS and ICE officials called it "sickening" and "dangerous," linking it to increased assaults on agents (up over 400% in some reports). Sortor's post ties this rhetoric directly to the incident, a view echoed in conservative circles.Broader PictureThis occurred amid heightened tensions from a massive DHS/ICE operation targeting immigration fraud and deportations in Minneapolis (largely in Somali communities). Protests and clashes have been ongoing, with local Democrats (including Frey, Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Sen. Tina Smith) accusing federal agents of "terrorizing" communities and demanding they leave. Conservative sources praise ICE for defending themselves against radicalized protesters.The event is highly polarized: Right-leaning views see it as justified use of force against a deadly threat; left-leaning views see it as excessive or reckless force against someone fleeing or blocking peacefully. Multiple videos exist with different angles, but none conclusively resolve the exact split-second dynamics without official investigation results.If you'd like me to dive deeper into specific sources, videos, or related updates, let me know!