MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis officials reported Wednesday that a shooting occurred during a federal immigration enforcement operation in a residential neighborhood, prompting a police response, a federal investigation, and protests later in the evening.
City and law enforcement officials said federal immigration officers were involved in the shooting while attempting to detain an individual connected to removal proceedings. The incident occurred in the evening and drew local police, federal agents, and emergency medical responders to the scene.
Authorities said at least one person was transported from the area for medical treatment. Officials did not release the individual’s identity, confirm the number of people injured, or disclose the person’s condition as of Wednesday night.
Police closed nearby streets, restricted access to the neighborhood, and secured the scene to collect evidence. Local and federal investigators began reviewing physical evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the sequence of events and assess the use of force.
City officials said they requested briefings from the federal agencies involved and would review how local police coordinated with federal officers before, during, and after the operation. Federal authorities said they would cooperate with the investigation.
Later Wednesday, protests formed near the site of the shooting. Witnesses reported demonstrators gathering outside police perimeters, chanting against immigration enforcement and carrying signs criticizing federal policies. Officials said officers used crowd control measures to keep protesters away from restricted areas. No arrests or protest-related injuries were immediately reported.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing and that additional information will be released as it becomes available.