Tensions flare in Minneapolis after federal agent shoots and injures man who allegedly assaulted him
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Law enforcement and demonstrators clashed last night near where a federal agent shot and injured a man after he allegedly assaulted the agent. The city is reeling over last week’s fatal shooting by an ICE agent of Renee Good sparked nationwide protests. Follow for live news updates.
• Another Minneapolis shooting: Law enforcement and demonstrators clashed last night near where a federal agent shot and injured a man after he allegedly assaulted the agent. Tear gas canisters were deployed amid what sounded like flash bangs. • Unease in city: Minneapolis is still reeling over last week’s fatal shooting by an ICE agent of Renee Good sparked nationwide protests and spurred the Trump administration to send in hundreds more agents as part of its coast-to-coast immigration enforcement crackdown. • Pleas for peace: Minneapolis leaders are asking residents to be calm. “We have two governmental entities that are literally fighting one another,” Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey said, adding it’s “not sustainable.” • Court fights: A judge opted not to issue a temporary restraining order after Minnesota and the Twin Cities sued federal officials, claiming the immigration enforcement operation involves warrantless arrests and excessive force. The decision “should not be considered a prejudgment,” the judge said. As clashes continued in Minneapolis on Wednesday night and into the overnight hours, some vehicles were ransacked and vandalized. CNN’s Whitney Wild was on the scene as the incident unfolded.
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