DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the shooting during remarks she made in a border security event in Texas, calling it an "act of domestic terrorism."
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on the attack of ICE agents who were enforcing the law in Minneapolis:
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) January 7, 2026
"It was an act of domestic terrorism... a woman attacked them, and those surrounding them, and attempted to run them over and ram them with her vehicle. An officer of ours acted… pic.twitter.com/uqjDPHYhr2
We now have video of what led up to the ICE-involved shooting.
(Warning: some viewers may find this video disturbing, and it contains adult language)
🚨 BREAKING: Video shows the moment a woman tried to RUN OVER ICE agents with her vehicle in Minneapolis, resulting in her being SHOT
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 7, 2026
Tim Walz calling ICE the “GESTAPO” is EXACTLY WHY this stuff happens.
SHAME on Walz and Mayor Frey. pic.twitter.com/qsTbdj1Y11
Here's our earlier reporting:
Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement on X just minutes ago, and confirmed the alleged perpetrator was killed:
Today, ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when rioters began blocking ICE officers and one of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them—an act of domestic terrorism.…
— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) January 7, 2026
The post reads:
Today, ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when rioters began blocking ICE officers and one of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them—an act of domestic terrorism.
An ICE officer, fearing for his life, the lives of his fellow law enforcement and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots.
He used his training and saved his own life and that of his fellow officers.
The alleged perpetrator was hit and is deceased. The ICE officers who were hurt are expected to make full recoveries.
This is the direct consequence of constant attacks and demonization of our officers by sanctuary politicians who fuel and encourage rampant assaults on our law enforcement. These men and women who are simply enforcing the law on the books are facing 1,300% increase in assaults against them and an 8,000% increase in death threats.
This is an evolving situation, and we will give the public more information as soon as it becomes available.
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Here's our earlier reporting:
Video from the scene shows several law enforcement agencies clashing with protesters.
🚨𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: Minneapolis, MN (January 7th) — A suspect was reportedly shot in Minneapolis while attempting to flee @ICEgov and @CBP.
— Rhein Amacher (@RheinDAmacher) January 7, 2026
Border Chief, @CMDROpAtLargeCA is now on scene!
This is what happens when activists and ‘𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴’ interfere with federal law… pic.twitter.com/nNwVdCMW0Y
Fox News is reporting that the tear gas was used on the crowd and that DHS is reportedly calling the shooting an alleged "vehicle ramming incident."
BREAKING: Minneapolis police are responding to an ICE-involved shooting. FOX News has learned that ICE agents were unharmed and the DHS called the event a vehicle ramming incident. | @OutnumberedFNC @HARRISFAULKNER @MikeTobinFox pic.twitter.com/yDBHOHf2Jw
— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 7, 2026
Reporter Mike Tobin said the victim is reportedly a woman, but that no other details were available about her or her condition at this time.
No law enforcement officers were injured. We will continue to update.
Here's our earlier reporting.
It appears ICE was involved in a shooting in Minneapolis this morning.
🚨 BREAKING: A shooting involving ICE just happened in south Minneapolis.
— Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) January 7, 2026
Details incoming.
At the moment, details are sparse, but according to Liz Collins at Alpha News, a woman was attempting to flee ICE was shot near the intersection of 33rd and Portland.
BREAKING: Sources confirm woman attempting to flee ICE shot at this address in Minneapolis. https://t.co/q25VeZpyYC
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) January 7, 2026
Crime Watch Minneapolis is reporting two EMS rigs were requested to the area and that CPR was in progress.
South Minneapolis - SHOOTING.
— CrimeWatchMpls (@CrimeWatchMpls) January 7, 2026
CPR in progress. Two EMS rigs requested.
33rd and Portland Ave
09:40 pic.twitter.com/NtKiXxhe3c
Fox9 is reporting "multiple agencies" are on scene.
BREAKING: Multiple agencies have swarmed the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agencies in south Minneapolis. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/TUGBCtp5Vq pic.twitter.com/AvcCyArDID
— FOX 9 (@FOX9) January 7, 2026
In a tweet, the City of Minneapolis says they are aware of a shooting involving federal law enforcement near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. They are asking members of the public to avoid the area.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office also says they are aware of the incident and responding to the scene but say the sheriff's office wasn't involved in the shooting.
In a post on Bluesky, Council Member Jason Chavez said Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino had responded to the scene of the shooting.
Fox9 is also reporting that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is demanding ICE leave the city.
"The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city," Frey wrote in a post. "We're demanding ICE to leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities."
I am aware of a shooting involving an ICE agent at 34th Street & Portland. The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city. We’re demanding ICE to leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities.
— Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey) January 7, 2026
Governor Walz says his team is "gathering information."
My public safety team is working to gather information on an ICE related shooting this morning.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) January 7, 2026
We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm.
We will make more details available as they become known.
Editor’s Note: Democrats are fanning the flames and raising the rhetoric by comparing ICE to the Gestapo, fascists, and secret police.
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