Minneapolis ICE Shooting Sparks Chaos: Mayor Demands Immediate Withdrawal Amid Protests

A dramatic scene unfolded in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning when a shooting occurred involving an ICE agent near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Eyewitnesses reported a woman was shot in her car, with videos from the scene showing a blood-soaked airbag. The Minneapolis Police Department and local authorities have urged residents to avoid the area, describing the situation as 'rapidly escalating.' The victim's condition remains unknown, with paramedics confirming a gunshot wound and traumatic arrest. The incident has sparked widespread protests, with anti-ICE slogans shouted behind police lines. Bystanders were seen blowing whistles and taunting federal agents, demanding they leave the city. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has condemned the ICE presence, stating it has brought 'chaos' to the city. He has called on the Trump administration to withdraw ICE agents immediately. In a statement, Frey said, 'We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities.' Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has also addressed the situation, urging calm and promising to share information as it becomes available. The incident comes as the Department of Homeland Security launched a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, involving 2,000 agents and officers. The operation is linked to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents.