The woman k1lled by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has been identified, following a tense vehicle encounter that triggered public outcry and widespread confusion.
A federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis ended in tragedy on January 7, 2026, when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent sh0t and k1lled a woman.
Authorities claimed she posed a threat, but video and witness accounts suggested otherwise, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. The woman was later identified, and her death has left the community reeling.
Before the Gunfire
As reported by KARE 11, the incident occurred at the intersection of 34th Street and Portland Avenue, in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE agents were conducting “targeted operations” when they were allegedly confronted by individuals attempting to interfere.
DHS spokesperson and assistant secretary for public affairs Tricia McLaughlin said a woman “weaponized her vehicle” and tried to run over officers. She added:
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