Federal Agent Shooting in Minnesota Sparks Unrest, Governor Demands Withdrawal

Federal agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, sparking protests and leading Governor Tim Walz to demand federal forces leave the state. The incident is part of a broader immigration enforcement crackdown causing social unrest in Minnesota. The unidentified 51-year-old man died at a hospital after the shooting, which the Department of Homeland Security said involved an armed victim. This follows the early January killing of a woman by an agent, incidents that have fueled public outcry and protests against the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents.