Minneapolis is witnessing renewed unrest after federal agents shot 37-year-old American citizen Alex Jeffrey during an alleged unlawful gathering near West 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue South on Saturday morning. Authorities said the crowd had been repeatedly instructed to disperse, and Jeffrey reportedly threatened officers with an unlicensed firearm, prompting them to open fire. Social media videos show federal agents surrounding Jeffrey, subduing him, and subsequently firing shots.
The incident follows the January 7 shooting of 35-year-old Reni Good by an ICE officer, which had already sparked widespread protests across the city. Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated that federal officers were conducting an operation against illegal activities when Jeffrey approached them with a gun, and emphasized that the firearm was not licensed. The repeated confrontations with federal agents have heightened tension in Minneapolis, raising concerns about public safety and law enforcement practices.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the latest shooting, calling for the immediate withdrawal of violent or untrained officers from the state. Residents have expressed outrage, criticizing federal authorities for excessive use of force and demanding accountability. The incidents have reignited protests and intensified public fear, underscoring the need for stricter oversight of law enforcement operations in the city.
🇺🇸🤦♂️ Two different angles seemingly showing an ICE officer disarming the 37 y.o. before he was shot & killed in the morning shooting in Minneapolis.
The agent in the gray jacket & baseball cap can be seen removing the firearm and then walking away as his colleagues shoot the man. pic.twitter.com/nT2e4qSe36— Roberto (@UniqueMongolia) January 24, 2026