A man who recently died during the latest federal immigration operation in Minneapolis has been identified. His family has since come forward to speak.
A man was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Officials say he was armed at the time.
The incident occurred amid a wider federal crackdown and just weeks after another fatal encounter drew protests in the city. Now, with the man’s identity confirmed by family, attention is shifting to who he was and why he was there.
What Happened
A man was Fatally shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis during a targeted enforcement operation on Nicollet Avenue, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Hospital records confirmed that he died from at least one gunshot wound. His age was first reported as 51, but updated records later identified him as 37.
Federal agents stand behind police tape near the site of a shooting during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026 | Source: Getty Images
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed the shooting occurred during a broader federal immigration crackdown.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the man was armed with a firearm and two magazines. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin called it an “evolving” situation, adding that more details are still under review.