By MES Dispatch Staff
The Briefing
• A U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a Minneapolis man during an immigration operation on Jan. 24, 2026, federal officials said.
• The Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations is leading the shooting investigation with FBI support.
• Multiple protests have occurred in Minneapolis in response to the fatal shooting and broader immigration enforcement activities.
• A federal judge issued an order to prevent destruction or alteration of evidence in the shooting case.
• Legal challenges are underway over the scope of ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a Minneapolis resident on Jan. 24, 2026, during a federal immigration enforcement operation, officials confirmed, prompting heightened tensions and protests in the city.
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The Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations is leading the official investigation into the fatal encounter, with support from the FBI, while Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility is conducting an internal administrative review.
The incident occurred amid “Operation Metro Surge,” a large-scale federal immigration enforcement campaign in Minnesota. Local authorities and state officials have challenged both the tactics and transparency of the federal response, with a federal court temporarily barring the Department of Homeland Security from destroying or altering evidence related to the shooting.
In the days following the shooting, demonstrations have drawn crowds in Minneapolis, with some clashes reported between protesters and federal agents. Law enforcement officials also have faced legal and political scrutiny over evidence access and investigative coordination with state agencies.
Federal, state and local legal actions are proceeding, and no final determinations or indictments have been announced as investigations continue.