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Driver shot in Minneapolis is at least the fifth death tied to immigration enforcement
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security said an immigration officer in Minneapolis fired in self-defense after a driver allegedly tried to strike officers; city officials said video appears to show the shooting was reckless. Officials and reporting say this is at least the fifth death linked to the expanded immigration enforcement, and no officers have been charged.
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A woman was shot Wednesday by an immigration officer in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security said the officer fired in self-defense after the driver allegedly tried to run down officers with her vehicle. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said video he has seen appears to show the shooting was reckless and unnecessary. The incident occurred as federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota have expanded.
Key facts:
- The Department of Homeland Security described the officer's actions as self-defense.
- Minneapolis officials have said video appears to show the shooting was reckless and unnecessary.
- Reporting notes this is at least the fifth death linked to the recent escalation of U.S. immigration enforcement.
- No officers or agents have been charged in these deaths, according to officials and reporting.
Summary:
The shooting in Minneapolis is reported as part of a sequence of deaths connected to expanded immigration enforcement operations, and it has drawn attention from local officials. Investigations are reported as ongoing or under review in related cases. Undetermined at this time.
