A woman was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis during a confrontation that was captured on video.
The shooting occurred when ICE agents approached and surrounded the woman’s vehicle on a public street. According to reports and video descriptions circulating online, the agents arrived in unmarked SUVs and wore tactical gear with face coverings.
Multiple witnesses and video reviewers describe a chaotic scene where the woman received conflicting commands from different agents. One agent allegedly told her to move the vehicle while another ordered her to get out of the car.
As the woman attempted to drive away from the surrounded position, an agent fired into the vehicle. Reports indicate the first shot came through the front windshield while the car was moving.
The vehicle continued forward after the shooting and crashed into a parked car. The woman died from her gunshot wounds. Asmongold watched the clip in agreeance, letting his viewers know that they should listen to the police in these situations. That it’s “better to just deal with it in court.”
The circumstances have fueled intense debate about the use of deadly force. Some observers note that agents in unmarked vehicles without clear identification could be mistaken for carjackers or other criminals. Others question whether lethal force was necessary when the vehicle was moving away rather than toward officers.
Questions mount over tactics
This raises questions about federal body camera policies and identification requirements during operations. Many local police departments now mandate body cameras for accountability, but federal agency policies vary widely.
Investigation into the shooting is ongoing. The specific ICE unit involved and whether agents were wearing body cameras remains unclear.
