Shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown: authorities

A shooting involving federal agents occurred Wednesday in Minneapolis amid immigration enforcement conducting a crackdown, according to authorities.There was a large presence of federal and local officers, yellow police tape, and cars that had been in a crash, according to live video posted online, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Gregory Bovino among them, The Associated Press reported.
“We are aware of a shooting involving a federal agent at 34th Street and Portland. We are working to confirm additional information, but what we know is that the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city and making our community less safe. Mayor Frey is demanding ICE to leave the city and state immediately. We stand by our immigrant and refugee communities – know that you have our full support,” the City of Minneapolis Government posted on Facebook.
There are currently no other details about the shooting or crash available.

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