Man killed by Border Patrol in Minneapolis believed to be a US citizen, lawful gun owner, and his only criminal history were traffic tickets. [via ABC News]
> "We believe he is an American citizen,"
> "We believe he is a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry,"
Police Chief Brian O'Hara as quoted in linked ABC News live feed
Minneapolis witnessed heightened tensions as a 37-year-old man was killed in a shooting involving federal agents, according to ABC News. The Department of Homeland Security reported that the victim, believed to be an American citizen, had fled a traffic stop and attacked an officer with a 9 mm handgun. Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the federal agents' actions, contrasting them with peaceful protests in the city. The incident followed the fatal shooting of Renee Good on Jan. 7, adding to the ongoing unrest.
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