Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis
Summary
A Venezuelan man fleeing a traffic stop in Minneapolis was shot in the leg by a US immigration agent amid clashes between protesters and law enforcement following immigration enforcement actions in the city.
Key Points
- A Venezuelan man fleeing a traffic stop in Minneapolis was shot in the leg by a US immigration agent after resisting arrest and being attacked.
- Following the shooting, protesters clashed with law enforcement, throwing rocks, ice, and fireworks, leading to tear gas and crowd-control munitions being used.
- The shooting occurred amidst heightened tensions after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good, a US citizen, in Minneapolis a week earlier.
- The surge of ICE enforcement in Minneapolis has led to widespread community resistance, including protests and accusations of racial profiling and misconduct directed at immigration agents.
