The City of Minneapolis responded to a fatal shooting involving federal law enforcement that occurred earlier today in the area of East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. City officials are demanding accountability and justice and stressing the need to meet this moment with peace and unity.
“We've dreaded this moment since the early stages of this ICE presence in Minneapolis,” said Mayor Jacob Frey, City of Minneapolis. “This was a federal agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying.”
Shooting timeline
Just after 9:30 a.m., Minneapolis police officers responded to the reports of shots fired and found a woman with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Minneapolis firefighters then removed the 37-year-old victim from the vehicle and immediately began lifesaving measures until paramedics could respond. She was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, where she later died.
“To the family of the person who was killed — we are deeply sorry,” said Frey. “There are no words that can make this moment better. Our hearts are with you.”
Message to federal immigration enforcement
Mayor Frey condemns the actions of federal immigration agents, saying they are only causing more chaos and created this situation.
“ICE — Get the f*** out of Minneapolis,” said Mayor Frey. “We do not want you here. Your stated purpose for being in this City is to create some kind of safety, but you are doing exactly the opposite.”
City officials emphasized that the federal government must take responsibility not only for the harm caused, but also for preventing further loss of life.
“People are being hurt, families are being ripped apart, long-term Minneapolis residents who have contributed greatly to our city, to our culture, to our economy are being terrorized and now, someone is dead. That’s on you. It’s also on you to leave. It’s on you to make sure that further damage, further loss of life and injury is not done,” said Frey.
“We will pursue justice — and we will do so as quickly as possible,” said Frey.
Message to the community
The City of Minneapolis recognizes the pain and anger that the presence of federal immigration agents is causing in the city.
"We know the agenda of this federal administration is to create chaos and we’re asking for residents and community members to rise to the occasion and show our best selves,” said Frey.
The City is urging community members not to take actions that could be used to justify further federal escalation or militarized response.
“Do not take the bait. They want an excuse to come in and show the kind of force that will create more chaos and more despair. Let's not let them. Let's rise to this occasion. Let's show them something far more beautiful than the kind of division that they're trying to stoke,” said Frey.
Minneapolis stands firmly with all its residents — including immigrant and refugee neighbors who have made the city stronger.
“If you are angry, we understand — we are angry too,” said Frey. “If you are feeling despair, we ask you to show up with peace. We are going to meet that injustice with constitutional justice ourselves. And we're going to make sure that in this very difficult moment, we do not take the bait that these ICE agents are trying to create and that the federal government, to be clear, wants.”
Additional updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
Press conference
Resources
- City of Minneapolis response to federal actions webpage
- Know Your Rights and Resources webpage
- Resources related to increased federal activity
- Includes additional information about:
- Mayor Frey’s Executive Order
- How MPD responds
- When to call 911
- When to call 311