Officer Claims Self‑Defense After Being Ambushed Federal officer fired a defensive shot that struck a Venezuelan man in the leg after three assailants attacked him with a shovel and a broom handle, and the officer said he acted to protect his life [1][2]. The victim was taken to a hospital where doctors classified his injuries as non‑life‑threatening [1][2]. Officials confirmed the suspect was in the United States illegally and fled the scene in a vehicle that later crashed into a parked car before he ran on foot [1][2].

Two Apartment Residents Detained Following Violent Confrontation Two individuals who emerged from a nearby apartment during the melee were arrested by Department of Homeland Security agents and placed in custody [1][2]. Their involvement was described as part of the coordinated ambush on the officer, and they remain detained pending further investigation [1][2]. The arrests were reported alongside the ongoing immigration enforcement operation in the city [2].

Protest Scene Filled With Tear Gas, Grenades, and Snowballs Smoke and tear‑gas canisters filled the street as federal officers in gas masks deployed grenades into a small crowd while protesters hurled snowballs and shouted slogans [1][2]. The confrontation occurred amid larger demonstrations sparked by the killing of immigration agent Renee Good, intensifying tensions around the federal crackdown [2]. Video footage showed both law‑enforcement and demonstrators exchanging projectiles, underscoring the volatile atmosphere [1][2].

Legal and Political Fallout Escalates Amid Immigration Crackdown federal judge conducted the first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the immigration enforcement sweep, ordering the Department of Justice to respond by a set deadline [1][2]. Governor Tim Walz labeled the situation chaotic and pledged that accountability would be pursued through the courts [1][2]. King5 noted that the broader operation has already resulted in more than 2,000 arrests and includes the deployment of military lawyers, a detail not highlighted in the AP report [2].