Minneapolis unrest: Man shot dead was ICU nurse

Federal agents, community members gather at site where a federal agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis Image: Tim Evans/REUTERS

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Published 14 hours agolast updated 2 hours ago

DHS said the shot person was armed and the officer "fired defensive shots." Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stressed the state, rather than federal authorities, must handle the probe into the shooting. DW has the latest.

What you need to know

Federal agents have shot and killed another person in Minneapolis
The deceased, a US citizen, has been identified as an ICU nurse
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the 'horrific shooting' and said the federal government cannot be 'trusted to lead' probe
DHS said the man was armed during his struggle with the officers, but it is not clear in videos if the man is holding his weapon
Trump accused Minnesota and Minneapolis leaders of 'inciting insurrection'
The shooting comes amid ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anti-migrant operations

Keep reading for the latest updates on the situation in Minnesota on Saturday, January 24, 2026:

Democrats threaten shutdown after Minneapolis shooting

Several Democratic senators have said they will not pass upcoming federal government spending bills after the shooting of a second US citizen in Minneapolis by federal agents, meaning that a government shutdown next week has become increasingly likely.

The current funding for large parts of the federal government expires on January 31.

The funding, which would go partly to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Pentagon, has been passed by the Republican-led House of Representatives through September but will require Democratic support to get through the 100-member Senate with the required majority of 60 votes.