A federal law enforcement officer shot a Venezuelan man in the leg during a targeted immigration traffic stop in north Minneapolis, authorities said, and both the man and the officer were treated at hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. According to federal accounts, the officer was ambushed and assaulted by three individuals during a struggle and fired defensive shots, striking the man in the leg. Officials have not released charges or a full timeline, and several elements of the federal account remain under review. Beyond immediate injuries and arrests, public health experts and community leaders caution that repeated confrontations and crowd-control tactics can have lasting health effects. In a city already polarized over immigration enforcement, the shooting underscores the fraught intersection of policing, public health and community trust.

Source: Washington Post January 16, 2026 21:46 UTC