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Federal Agents Deploy Tear‑Gas After New Minneapolis Fatal Shooting, Prompting Nationwide Protests

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Federal agents confront protesters in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 Dozens gathered near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue after a recent fatal shooting involving federal officers; agents responded with tear‑gas canisters and flash‑bang grenades, escalating the clash [1]. Police Chief Brian O’Hara held a press conference demanding “discipline, humanity, and integrity” from federal forces and declared the assembly unlawful [1]. The Minneapolis Police Department requested assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol and regional partners to enforce the dispersal order [1].

Nationwide demonstrations erupt after ICE officer’s killing of Renee Good CNN reported that the fatal shooting of ICE officer Renee Good in early January sparked protests in multiple cities, prompting a broad immigration‑enforcement deployment of federal agents [2]. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin labeled demonstrators “violent rioters” throwing rocks, bottles, and fireworks, and noted two officers were injured during the clashes [2]. The coverage frames the events as a shift toward aggressive crowd‑control policies across the country [2].

KARE 11 anchor Jana Shortal pepper‑sprayed while identifying press While covering the Jan. 24 protest, Shortal presented a press badge and stepped back when asked to move; a federal agent pushed her, repeated the push after she identified herself, and then pepper‑sprayed her left eye with irritant [1]. The incident underscores tensions between law‑enforcement and media personnel during volatile assemblies [1].

Medical injuries and legal precedents highlight less‑lethal weapon risks Emergency‑room nurse Vincent Hawkins suffered a facial tear‑gas canister impact, resulting in ongoing vertigo that affects his work [2]. Rev. David Black’s pepper‑ball injury during a Chicago protest last fall led a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order limiting certain less‑lethal munitions in that area [2]. Experts and advocacy groups warn that pepper balls, spray, tear gas, flash‑bangs, and kinetic projectiles can cause lasting health effects and inaccurate targeting [2].

Reporting differences on victim identity and weapon description King5’s Jan. 24 story references “another fatal shooting” without naming the victim, while CNN’s Jan. 20 report identifies the deceased as Renee Good, an ICE officer [1][2]. King5 emphasizes the immediate protest response and police‑chief statements, whereas CNN focuses on the broader national backlash and DHS rhetoric [1][2].

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Fall 2025 – A Chicago protest sees Rev. David Black pepper‑balled, prompting a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order on certain less‑lethal munitions, a legal precedent that later fuels nationwide scrutiny of crowd‑control tactics [2].

Dec 2025 – The Department of Homeland Security reports that more than 2,000 immigration‑related arrests occur in Minnesota since early December, underscoring the scale of the state’s crackdown [9].

Jan 7, 2026 – An ICE officer fatally shoots immigrant Renee Good outside a Minneapolis grocery store, igniting citywide protests and a surge of public fundraising that raises millions for her widow and the injured ICE agent [5, 9].

Jan 14, 2026 – Federal agents fire flash‑bang grenades, tear‑gas canisters and an eye irritant outside the Whipple Federal Building, arresting eight demonstrators; DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin tells CNN, “We faced about 45 violent rioters who threatened officers,” while DHS announces a pledge to deploy over 2,000 immigration officers to Minnesota [5].

Jan 15, 2026 – During a targeted traffic stop, a federal officer is ambushed by three assailants wielding a snow shovel and broom handle, fires a defensive shot that wounds a Venezuelan suspect in the leg, and both he and the officer are hospitalized; two attackers are taken into custody and tear‑gas disperses the surrounding crowd [3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12].

President Trump posts, “If Minnesota officials do not stop professional agitators, I will invoke the Insurrection Act,” threatening military deployment [1].

Mayor Jacob Frey declares, “The situation is not sustainable; federal force has invaded the city,” while Governor Tim Walz calls the scene “chaotic and defies belief” [9].

DHS launches an internal investigation, a Minnesota judge grants the administration time to answer a request to suspend the crackdown, six federal prosecutors resign, and online campaigns continue to raise funds for Good’s family and the ICE agent [1, 4, 9].

Jan 20, 2026 – Protests erupt nationwide in response to Good’s death and the Jan 15 shooting; emergency‑room nurse Vincent Hawkins describes his injury, saying “Blood streamed down my face” after a tear‑gas canister hits him, and DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin again labels demonstrators “violent rioters” [2].

Jan 24, 2026 – Dozens gather near 26th & Nicollet after a recent fatal federal‑agent shooting; police chief Brian O’Hara urges federal agencies to act with “discipline, humanity, and integrity,” and KARE 11 anchor Jana Shortal is pepper‑sprayed in the eye while reporting on the scene [8].

Early 2026 (future) – A Minnesota judge is expected to issue a ruling on the request to suspend the immigration crackdown within weeks, and the Department of Justice must submit a response by the court‑set deadline, while the federal government prepares to deploy additional military lawyers to assist the DOJ in the case [9].

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