Report: Second federal shooting in Minneapolis
TwinCities.com reports that federal officers have been involved in yet another shooting in Minneapolis, separate from the killing of Renee Good and the later north‑side ICE shooting already under investigation. Details are still emerging — including which federal agency fired, how the encounter began, and the condition and identity of the person who was shot — but the incident adds to escalating tensions as hundreds of ICE and Border Patrol agents operate under Operation Metro Surge. Previous shootings have already prompted lawsuits, mass habeas petitions, and calls for independent probes, and social media is full of residents questioning whether the federal narrative will again match what’s on bystander video. As with the earlier cases, this will likely trigger parallel federal and local investigations and intensify political pressure on both DHS and state leaders over the surge’s conduct on Minneapolis streets.
📌 Key Facts
- TwinCities.com reports a new shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026.
- This incident is distinct from the Jan. 7 killing of Renee Good and the later ICE shooting in north Minneapolis.
- The shooting occurs amid Operation Metro Surge, which has already drawn lawsuits, protests, and widespread public skepticism about DHS accounts of prior shootings and raids.
📊 Relevant Data
Somali immigrants in Minnesota have a two- to fivefold higher crime rate compared to natives when using apples-to-apples comparisons, such as male 18-29 year olds who arrived age 15 or younger.
Yes, Somali Immigrants Commit More Crime Than Natives — City Journal
Venezuelan immigrants commit substantially fewer crimes, including violent crimes, than the native-born population relative to their share in the population, based on 2019 data from South American countries, with similar patterns observed in the US.
Venezuelan migration, crime, and misperceptions: A review of data from Colombia, Peru, and Chile — Brookings Institution
Immigrants, including undocumented ones, commit crimes at a lower rate than US-born citizens, with studies showing lower incarceration rates for immigrants.
Immigrants less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born — NPR
Venezuela's homicide rate was 40.9 per 100,000 people in 2021, with ongoing high levels of violence and organized crime contributing to migration drivers.
Venezuela: Background and U.S. Relations — Congress.gov
In 2025, Venezuela agreed to accept more deportation flights from the US under pressure from the Trump administration, facilitating increased deportations.
Facing U.S. Pressure, Venezuela Agrees to Take More Deportees — The New York Times
Venezuelan households contribute more than USD 10.6 billion every year to the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean, with similar positive economic impacts noted for Venezuelan immigrants in the US.
Venezuelan Migrants Add Over USD 10 Billion a Year to Regional Economies — International Organization for Migration
Over 81,000 new immigrants moved to Minnesota from 2020 to 2024, making immigration the primary driver of population growth, with significant Somali and increasing Venezuelan populations.
Immigration became the leading component of population growth in Minnesota this decade — Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
The number of Venezuelans in the US has more than doubled in five years to about 1.2 million as of 2026.
7 facts about Venezuelans in the US — Pew Research Center
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