Incident Overview and Initial Pursuit Around 6:50 p.m. CT on Jan 15, a federal officer stopped a Venezuelan national who was illegally in the United States during a targeted traffic stop in Minneapolis; the suspect drove off, crashed into a parked car, and fled on foot before agents pursued him [1][2].

Officer Encounter and Use of Force While chasing the suspect, two individuals emerged from a nearby apartment and assaulted the officer with a snow shovel and broom handle, prompting the officer to fire a defensive shot that struck the original suspect in the leg [1][2]. Both the officer and the suspect required hospitalization for non‑life‑threatening injuries [1][2].

Detentions and Ongoing Investigation The two assailants were taken into custody, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension leads the investigation, with DHS confirming the incident and pledging a thorough review [1][2].

Public Reaction and Law Enforcement Response Protesters gathered near the scene, prompting officers in gas masks to deploy tear gas and label the crowd an unlawful assembly; Minneapolis officials urged calm while the city reiterated its support for immigrant communities and demanded ICE withdraw from the area [1][2].