Authorities in Minneapolis are investigating reports of a possible shooting involving federal law enforcement in the city’s Whittier neighborhood early Saturday morning.
The city of Minneapolis confirmed to X that it is aware of reports of a shooting by federal agents near 26th Street West and Nicollet Avenue and is working to verify more details. Officials asked the public to “remain calm and avoid the immediate area” while authorities continue to gather information.
Preliminary details
Initial reports indicate the incident occurred around 9 a.m. Saturday in south Minneapolis. No official details on injuries, suspects or motives have been released at this time.
The incident follows a period of heightened tension in Minneapolis related to federal immigration enforcement activities. Protests and confrontations have erupted across the city in recent weeks after a federal immigration agent fatally shot a woman in a separate incident in January that sparked widespread criticism and demonstrations.
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