A woman who was shot by an ICE agent Wednesday morning has died, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
In a statement, Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said “rioters” blocked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a car and allegedly tried to run them over, something she called “an act of domestic terrorism.”
That’s when an ICE officer opened fire and killed the woman. No ICE agents were seriously hurt.
The shooting has drawn a large crowd of protesters and law enforcement to the area of Portland Avenue and 34th Street in the city’s Powderhorn community.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reporters on the scene saw an area blocked off with a large number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the intersection. Chopper footage captured an SUV appearing to be carrying federal agents deploying chemical irritants as it tried to escape through an alley.
Several city officials and MPD officers were seen at the scene.
City Council Vice President Jamal Osman told KSTP that a civilian woman was shot while inside a vehicle, and Gov. Tim Walz said his team is being briefed on the situation.
Both city officials and police are trying to clear the scene.
We are aware of a shooting involving federal law enforcement near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Please avoid this area.
— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) January 7, 2026
My public safety team is working to gather information on an ICE related shooting this morning.
We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) January 7, 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the ICE agents are causing “chaos” in the city and demanded that they leave immediately.
“We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities,” he said.
I am aware of a shooting involving an ICE agent at 34th Street & Portland. The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city. We’re demanding ICE to leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities.
— Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey) January 7, 2026
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith also called for ICE to leave the state “for everyone’s safety.”
A US citizen has apparently been shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis. I’m gathering information, but the situation on the ground is volatile.
ICE should leave now for everyone’s safety.
Please be safe Minneapolis.
— Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) January 7, 2026
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stated it wasn’t involved in the incident but is sending deputies to assist investigators as needed.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is “pushing hard” for state and local investigators to review the incident.
“We will use every available lever to ensure a local, transparent investigation takes place,” Moriarty said.
We are still working to confirm what happened. Check back for updates.
