Federal agents faced a hostile crowd in Minneapolis on Monday, with protesters shouting "cowards!" as they dispersed tear gas to break up the group. The scene unfolded just days after a woman was fatally shot by an immigration agent last week.
The incident occurred near the Bishop Whipple Federal Building, where a man had been questioned by agents following a car crash involving immigration officers. A crowd gathered to witness the situation and were met with a cloud of tear gas deployed by federal authorities.
Protesters attempted to avoid the gas, while others were doused in water after being sprayed with pepper spray. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people screaming and trying to escape the tear gas.
The incident is part of a growing trend of protests and vigils across the US in response to the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good. Her death has sparked widespread condemnation, with Governor Tim Walz and other officials calling for an investigation into the incident.
In related news, federal authorities have filed charges against a Venezuelan national who was shot by US Border Patrol in Portland, Oregon. The individual allegedly used his pickup truck to strike the patrol vehicle before fleeing with a woman. While their injuries were not life-threatening, the FBI noted that there is no video evidence of the incident.
The incident occurred near the Bishop Whipple Federal Building, where a man had been questioned by agents following a car crash involving immigration officers. A crowd gathered to witness the situation and were met with a cloud of tear gas deployed by federal authorities.
Protesters attempted to avoid the gas, while others were doused in water after being sprayed with pepper spray. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people screaming and trying to escape the tear gas.
The incident is part of a growing trend of protests and vigils across the US in response to the Trump administration's immigration policies, particularly following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good. Her death has sparked widespread condemnation, with Governor Tim Walz and other officials calling for an investigation into the incident.
In related news, federal authorities have filed charges against a Venezuelan national who was shot by US Border Patrol in Portland, Oregon. The individual allegedly used his pickup truck to strike the patrol vehicle before fleeing with a woman. While their injuries were not life-threatening, the FBI noted that there is no video evidence of the incident.