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ICE Shooting Incident in Minneapolis

April 6 – April 7, 2026

Where Things Stand

Minneapolis released video evidence that contradicts federal reports about a January shooting involving two Venezuelan men. Federal prosecutors dropped all charges against the men after the footage showed the official ICE account was inaccurate. Two federal officers are now suspended as the government faces pressure to improve oversight of immigration enforcement.

Key Statements

CCNN International

Newly released video contradicts ICE's account of a January shooting in Minneapolis, leading to the dismissal of federal charges against two Venezuelan immigrants.

This confirms that the legal charges against the victims were dropped due to the new evidence.

TThe Guardian

Minneapolis releases video contradicting ICE's account of a January shooting involving two Venezuelan men, leading to the suspension of two federal officers.

This provides evidence that the federal officers involved are facing disciplinary consequences.

News

Video undermines ICE account of officer shooting a man in Minneapolis

theguardian.com logoThe GuardianCenter Left

ICE's story of a Minneapolis shooting fell apart. New video shows what happened before an agent fired

edition.cnn.com logoCNN InternationalCenter Left

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