Federal Officers Shoot and Kill Armed Man, 37, in Minneapolis, Officials Say

One person is dead following a shooting involving officers with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Minneapolis.

At around 9:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, Jan. 24, “DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault,” DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin told PEOPLE in a statement.

The individual — whose identity has not been made public — “approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun,” McLaughlin said, and as “officers attempted to disarm the suspect,” they “violently resisted,” she added.

One person is dead following a shooting involving officers with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Minneapolis.

At around 9:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, Jan. 24, “DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault,” DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin told PEOPLE in a statement.

The individual — whose identity has not been made public — “approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun,” McLaughlin said, and as “officers attempted to disarm the suspect,” they “violently resisted,” she added.

“Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject, but was pronounced dead at the scene,” McLaughlin continued.

According to the DHS assistant secretary, “The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID.”

She added that “about 200 rioters arrived at the scene and began to obstruct and assault law enforcement on the scene,” which led to “crowd control measures [being] deployed for the safety of the public and law enforcement.”

McLaughlin concluded her statement: “This situation is evolving, and more information is forthcoming.”

During a Jan. 24 press conference, police said the deceased is a 37-year-old White male from the city, who they believe was a lawful gun owner.

The City of Minneapolis told PEOPLE in a prior statement on Jan. 24, “We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave.”

“We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area,” the statement continued. (The City of Minneapolis shared the same statement in an X post.)

We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave. We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area.

— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) January 24, 2026

Armed suspect who fought with police… pic.twitter.com/AYQXxpQZlk

— @amuse (@amuse) January 24, 2026

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacted to the incident in a post on X.

“I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” he wrote.

“The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now,” Walz, 61, added, referring to Donald Trump‘s use of federal agents in the state.

When reached for comment, an ICE spokesperson directed PEOPLE to the DHS.

This incident took place weeks after a woman, Renee Good, was killed in the city by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

One person is dead following a shooting involving officers with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Minneapolis.

At around 9:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, Jan. 24, “DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault,” DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin told PEOPLE in a statement.

The individual — whose identity has not been made public — “approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun,” McLaughlin said, and as “officers attempted to disarm the suspect,” they “violently resisted,” she added.

One person is dead following a shooting involving officers with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Minneapolis.

At around 9:00 a.m. local time on Saturday, Jan. 24, “DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault,” DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin told PEOPLE in a statement.

The individual — whose identity has not been made public — “approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun,” McLaughlin said, and as “officers attempted to disarm the suspect,” they “violently resisted,” she added.

“Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject, but was pronounced dead at the scene,” McLaughlin continued.

According to the DHS assistant secretary, “The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID.”

She added that “about 200 rioters arrived at the scene and began to obstruct and assault law enforcement on the scene,” which led to “crowd control measures [being] deployed for the safety of the public and law enforcement.”

McLaughlin concluded her statement: “This situation is evolving, and more information is forthcoming.”

During a Jan. 24 press conference, police said the deceased is a 37-year-old White male from the city, who they believe was a lawful gun owner.

The City of Minneapolis told PEOPLE in a prior statement on Jan. 24, “We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave.”

“We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area,” the statement continued. (The City of Minneapolis shared the same statement in an X post.)

We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave. We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area.

— City of Minneapolis (@CityMinneapolis) January 24, 2026

Armed suspect who fought with police… pic.twitter.com/AYQXxpQZlk

— @amuse (@amuse) January 24, 2026

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacted to the incident in a post on X.

“I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening,” he wrote.

“The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now,” Walz, 61, added, referring to Donald Trump‘s use of federal agents in the state.

When reached for comment, an ICE spokesperson directed PEOPLE to the DHS.

This incident took place weeks after a woman, Renee Good, was killed in the city by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.