Homeland Security officials confirmed that a suspect was fatally shot by US Border Patrol agents during a targeted operation in Minneapolis on Saturday morning (Jan. 24). The operation, which took place around 9:05 a.m. CT, was aimed at apprehending an individual wanted for aggravated assault, it said.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the suspect approached officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun. Officers attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted. Fearing for his life and the safety of his fellow officers, the agent used defensive shots. The suspect was immediately treated by medics at the scene, but was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities noted the suspect was carrying two magazines and had no identification. DHS described the situation as a potential attempt to “do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.”
Crowd reaction and security measures
After the shooting, approximately 200 rioters reportedly arrived at the scene, obstructing and attacking the police. Officials deployed crowd control measures to ensure the safety of the public and officers.
