Officer Fires After Ambush With Shovel and Broom Federal officers attempted to arrest a Venezuelan national who had fled a traffic stop, crashed a parked car, and was joined by two accomplices who attacked the officer with a shovel and a broom handle; fearing for his life, the officer shot the suspect in the leg and the assailants were subsequently taken into custody [1][2].

Hospitalizations Remain Non‑Life‑Threatening for Officer and Suspect Both the officer and the injured suspect were transported to hospitals with injuries classified as non‑life‑threatening, and an ICE officer also received treatment for injuries sustained during the confrontation [1][2].

Protests and Law‑Enforcement Response Escalate in Minneapolis After the shooting, protests erupted in the Hawthorne area, with clashes involving fireworks, ice and snowballs, and damage to vehicles believed to belong to federal authorities; Minneapolis police declared an unlawful assembly and deployed tear gas, while the city mayor condemned federal actions and urged residents to remain calm [1][2].

Political and Public Reactions Highlight Immigration Tensions President Trump hinted at invoking the Insurrection Act if state officials did not curb the unrest, and online fundraising campaigns raised millions for the victim’s family and the injured ICE agent, underscoring the polarized public response [1].