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Man fatally shot in federal agent confrontation in South Minneapolis

SUMMARY

Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in South Minneapolis during an immigration enforcement operation. Witnesses reported the man was trying to assist a woman when agents intervened. As they subdued him, shots were fired, leading to his death. Governor Tim Walz condemned the shooting, calling for federal officers to leave Minnesota. President Trump blamed local officials for the unrest. Protests erupted following the shooting, prompting local authorities to seek National Guard support. Minnesota leaders criticized federal actions, with one calling ICE a "brutal invading force." This incident marks the third shooting involving federal agents in recent weeks.


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