Robbery Occurs as Vehicle Drags Victim Through Street Nick Sortor reported that attackers seized his $1,000 camera while a moving car pulled him down the street, trapping his hand in a door handle [1]. A video clip posted on X shows the camera being ripped from his grip as it hangs from the car window, followed by Sortor exiting the passenger seat and sprinting alongside the vehicle [1]. He described the confrontation as a “robbery” and noted the assailants’ swift removal of the equipment [1]. Police later instructed his group to leave the area and explained the reporting process for the incident [1].

Sortor Accuses Somali Thugs and Calls for FBI Action In his social‑media post, Sortor labeled the perpetrators “Somali thugs” and claimed Minneapolis police told him he was the problem and should depart the neighborhood [1]. He urged the FBI to track down the suspects, and the bureau responded that it was taking the matter seriously [1]. The influencer’s statements reflect his broader pattern of confronting protestors and law‑enforcement actions [1]. His appeal for federal involvement underscores the heightened tension surrounding the incident [1].

Wider Unrest Tied to ICE Shooting Death and Ongoing Protests The robbery unfolded amid continued unrest in Minneapolis sparked by the killing of 37‑year‑old Renee Good during an ICE enforcement operation [1]. Local leaders have called for calm while protests persist, and officials emphasize the need for peaceful demonstrations [1]. Police urged the crowd to back off and outlined how investigators would use vehicle information to pursue leads [1]. The FBI’s involvement in the robbery investigation adds another layer to the already volatile environment [1].