Federal agent fires after vehicle strikes in St. Paul
St. Paul police say a federal agent fired their service weapon after being struck by a vehicle on the 1300 block of Westminster Street just after 8:20 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. The agent sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the suspect was uninjured and taken into custody by federal authorities, and SPPD says no city officers were involved in the use of force.
đ Key Facts
- Incident time/location: just after 8:20 a.m., Dec. 21, 1300 block of Westminster St., St. Paul
- Federal agent was hit by a vehicle and then fired; agent has non-life-threatening injuries
- Suspect uninjured and taken into federal custody; SPPD officers were not part of the use of force
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The Payne-Phalen neighborhood in St. Paul, where the incident occurred, has a population that is 36.3% Asian, 25.4% White, 15.8% Black, and 8.9% Hispanic or Latino.
Payne-Phalen neighborhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN), 55101 ... â City-Data.com
The crime rate in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul is 84% higher than the national average, with violent crimes 156% higher than the national average.
Payne Phallen, St. Paul, MN Crime Rates â AreaVibes
In Minnesota, Black individuals make up 7% of the population but accounted for 27.5% of all arrests in 2024.
2024 BCA Uniform Crime Report â Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Assaults against ICE law enforcement increased by 1,153% from January 21 to November 21 in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with 238 assaults reported in 2025 versus 19 in 2024.
Sanctuary Politicians' Rhetoric Fuels More Than 1,150% Increase in Violence Against ICE Law Enforcement â Department of Homeland Security
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