What we know
• Deadly shooting: A Minneapolis man was shot and killed by federal agents today, according to city officials. The man is believed to be a US citizen, police said.
• DHS says agents defended themselves: The Department of Homeland Security said the man had a handgun and approached Border Patrol officers during a targeted operation. He “violently resisted” when officers tried to disarm him, and an agent shot him in self-defense, according to DHS.
• State and local outcry: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said videos show masked agents “pummeling one of our constituents and shooting him to death,” and he denounced the “impunity” of federal agents operating in the city. Gov. Tim Walz called on President Donald Trump to pull ICE out of Minneapolis and allow Minnesota to lead an investigation into the shooting.
• Days of protest: This marks the third shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis this month, including the high-profile case of Renee Good, and comes amid days of mass protests over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Crowd control measures have been deployed in response to “200 rioters,” border patrol official says
Following Saturday’s fatal shooting, around “200 rioters arrived at the scene and began to obstruct and assault law enforcement,” according to US Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino.
He said crowd control measures were then deployed “for the safety of the public and law enforcement.”
Trump aide claims man shot in Minneapolis was a "domestic terrorist" before investigation plays out
Senior White House aide Stephen Miller is claiming, without evidence, that the US citizen shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday was a “domestic terrorist” who “tried to assassinate federal law endorsement.”
Miller’s claim came just hours after the shooting of the 37-year-old man. An investigation has not played out, and the circumstances of the shooting are still unclear.
The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that the suspect, who the agency said was armed, “violently resisted” attempts by federal law enforcement officers to disarm and “an agent fired defensive shots.”
“The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID,” the statement said. “This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.”
Miller’s post on social media was in response to Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who said, “Donald Trump and all your lieutenants who ordered this ICE surge: watch the horrific video of the killing today. The world is watching. … Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW. And Republicans in congress: Stop your silence and stop being complicit.”
Miller claimed Klobuchar “and the state’s entire Democrat leadership team have been flaming the flames of insurrection for the singular purpose of stopping the deportation of illegals who invaded the country.”
In a separate post shortly after, Miller said, “A would-be assassin tried to murder federal law enforcement and the official Democrat account sides with the terrorists,” in response to a statement from @TheDemocrats on X.
Tear gas swallows crowds of protesters confronting federal agents in Minneapolis, flash bangs heard
From the streets of Minneapolis, CNN’s Sara Sidner reported a scene of utter chaos, her own voice strained as she coughed through the thick clouds of tear gas. Snyder described protesters running for cover as law enforcement continued to deploy tear gas, covering entire blocks.
Sidner witnessed a protester being pinned to the ground by several officers, yelling, “If you kill me, people will see it.” Flash bangs erupted in the background as a panicked, angry crowd yelled at federal agents.
“They’re gassing entire neighborhoods!” someone screamed as protesters struggled to breathe. The atmosphere is tense, chaotic, and dangerous, with community members scrambling to protect themselves amid the federal response.
CNN’s Sara Sidner and Meridith Edwards contributed to this report.
Inside a restaurant turned into a safe haven, volunteer medic aids injured protesters who were gassed
Bundled up protesters faced off with law enforcement in the subzero temps, many wearing face coverings or gas masks to protect them from the fumes of the flash bangs.
A restaurant called The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen less than a block from the front lines of the protest was turned into a makeshift warming house and first aid center.
Greeting people coming in was Michael Cavlan, a registered nurse with a booming voice who was serving as a volunteer medic.
“Anyone need medical attention?” he called out on occasion. As time wore on, he didn’t need to ask. People struggling to breathe and shivering from the cold came streaming in.
One was screaming, “I can’t see!”
Cavlan volunteers with a community-based health and medic organization dedicated to mutual aid and public education. When he first got to the restaurant, whose front window is adorned with a “Federal agents not welcome” sign, the employees wouldn’t let him in.
“They thought I was ICE or a cop,” he said. “And then I explained who I was and they were like, ‘Oh F**k, come in.’”
“These beautiful people have allowed us, welcomed us, to use the facilities for the internal decontamination because you need that in this sort of cold weather,” Cavlan added.
Some protesters were just using the restaurant to warm up.
“I was at home, I was hoping to eat breakfast, that didn’t happen,” said Avery Foster, sitting at a table with a friend, both wearing gas masks that hung around their necks. “I’m exhausted, but still hopeful, because the community keeps coming out stronger every time.”
“I was actually getting out of the shower,” said Foster’s friend, who only provided her first name, Jamie. “All of my warm weather clothes are in the wash because I’ve been out every day for the past week, so I’m wearing their clothes,” she added, referring to Foster.
One man, after warming up, called out on his way back out: “Fight these m*****s to the end y’all – this is war!”
Minnesota governor to hold news briefing on shooting involving federal agents
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set to address the media today at 1:30 p.m. CT following “the third shooting involving federal law enforcement agents” amid escalating unrest in Minneapolis.
Walz will be joined by Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans to discuss the latest incident, outline public safety efforts and detail how state and local authorities are responding to protect Minnesota communities, according to a news release.
Gov. Tim Walz has activated State Emergency Operations Center
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has activated the State Emergency Operations Center, a source in the governor’s office told CNN, after federal agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.
The center “is where state, local and federal agencies coordinate the response to a disaster, emergency or terrorist event,” according to a state website.
“The governor, state director of emergency management and homeland security and other agencies direct all state resources at this center when responding to and recovering from an event,” the website reads.
Minnesota governor demands shooting investigation be led by the state
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is urging federal officials to allow the state to take the lead in investigating the Saturday shooting that killed a 37-year-old US citizen during anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, Walz said in a post on X.
“I told the White House the state must lead the investigation,” Walz said.
He stressed state investigators should be allowed to “secure justice” and asked the public to remain peaceful and give authorities space to work.
Walz also emphasized the state has sufficient personnel to ensure public safety and warned federal agents must not obstruct the state’s efforts to manage the scene.
In photos: People take to the streets following deadly shooting
Community members have taken to the street near the scene of the deadly shooting in Minneapolis. Federal officers have deployed tear gas to disperse crowds at the scene.
Saturday morning’s fatal shooting is the third shooting by federal agents in the city, which has seen numerous protests and demonstrations in response to the shooting and federal immigration crackdown.
Police chief warns “volatile” situation in south Minneapolis is “not sustainable”
Amid ongoing protests and a heavy federal law enforcement presence in south Minneapolis, Police Chief Brian O’Hara described the scene as “incredibly volatile” during a Saturday news conference.
He said the department has set up a command post and is coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security, adding federal officials have not provided specific details about the shooting incident.
O’Hara emphasized the department’s priority is public safety, noting an “emergency recall of all sworn personnel back to duty” and urged residents to avoid the area.
“We understand your frustrations,” O’Hara said. “This is not sustainable.”
Preliminary information shows more than one officer was involved in shooting, police chief says
Preliminary information shows more than one federal agent was involved in today’s shooting, police chief Brian O’Hara said.
Asked if there were multiple officers involved in the shooting, O’Hara said, “That is the preliminary information.”
"Video speaks for itself," says police chief
Asked about the Department of Homeland Security’s claims about the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said “the video speaks for itself.”
He referenced videos showing the shooting but said police haven’t received any “public safety statement” about the incident. DHS has said the man was armed and agents tried to disarm him before firing “defensive shots.”
The police chief said the man is believed to be a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry. His only past interaction with law enforcement of which they are aware of involved traffic tickets, he said.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is at the scene, O’Hara added.
President Trump briefed on Minneapolis shooting
President Donald Trump has been briefed on the fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, according to a White House official.
Minneapolis mayor condemns federal response to protests
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the city Saturday as federal agents continue to deploy crowd-control measures, sharply criticizing the federal law enforcement presence.
Frey condemned the militarized response, saying it “erodes trust in both law enforcement and in democracy” and pushed back on claims that local officials or community members are responsible for the unrest.
Frey said 15,000 people had peacefully protested the day before, with no reported injuries or property damage, emphasizing that such demonstrations reflect the city’s and nation’s founding principles. He contrasted this with the “mass militarized force and unidentified agents” occupying Minneapolis streets.
Surge in federal agents having "profound repercussions" on Minneapolis, emergency management director says
Rachel Sayre, director of Minneapolis’ emergency management department, has said the surge in federal agents in the city is having “profound repercussions.”
“I can’t underscore enough how much Operation Metro Surge is impacting our city,” she said.
Minneapolis mayor asks people to stand with city
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey asked people across the country to support Minneapolis following the shooting of a third person by ICE agents in recent weeks.
“To everyone listening, stand with Minneapolis,” Frey said.
“Your children will ask you what side you were on. Your grandchildren will ask you what you did to act to prevent this from happening again,” Frey added.
Minneapolis mayor decries federal agents "emboldened with sense of impunity"
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for an end to the federal immigration enforcement campaign that has seen thousands of agents dispatched to the Twin Cities in recent weeks.
He addressed President Donald Trump directly, saying, “This is a moment to act like a leader.”
“Put Minneapolis, put America first in this moment. Let’s achieve peace,” he went on. “Let’s end this operation, and I’m telling you, our city will come back. Safety will be restored.”
Frey describes seeing "masked agents pummeling one of our constituents" in video
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has just described watching a video of “more than six masked agents pummeling one of our constituents and shooting him to death.”
"Please do not destroy our own city": Minneapolis police chief
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara urged protesters to remain calm after a man was fatally shot by federal agents this morning.
The shooting marks the second fatal shooting of a US citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis this month.
O’Hara also said that police have “very limited information.”
“We have not been told any official reports of what has led up to the shooting, but we have seen the video that is circulating on social media,” he said.
Man killed by federal agent was 37-year-old US citizen, police chief says
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a Saturday news conference that the man shot and killed by a federal agent this morning was a 37-year-old male Minneapolis resident who police “believe” is a US citizen.
Federal agents involved in deadly shooting in Minneapolis were acting in self-defense, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents involved in a deadly shooting this morning in Minneapolis were acting in self-defense, saying the man who was fatally shot “violently resisted” their attempts to disarm him.
The department said agents were conducting a targeted operation against an undocumented immigrant “wanted for violent assault,” when an “individual approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun.”
“The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted,” the statement continued. “Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene.”
A law enforcement source who spoke with CNN separately said a struggle ensued between agents and the man who approached them. Agents attempted to disarm the man; a struggle ensued, and the man grabbed his gun and fired a shot, according to the source, who stressed that information was preliminary and the situation was fluid.
