Sequence of Events
According to information provided by DHS, ICE officers observed the man entering his SUV near the apartment complex and approached the vehicle, identifying themselves as federal agents. When he refused to lower the driver-side window, agents warned they might break the glass to gain compliance. The man then drove forward, striking one of the agents before leaving the immediate area.
Agents followed the SUV to a nearby parking lot within the same complex. There, they again ordered the driver to exit the vehicle. Instead, the suspect allegedly accelerated, ramming an ICE vehicle and injuring a second agent. At that point, an officer discharged his firearm multiple times. None of the rounds struck the driver.
DHS officials said the man continued to maneuver the vehicle, colliding with another government SUV before abandoning his own and attempting to flee on foot toward an apartment building. Agents tackled him outside an entrance and, during the struggle, the suspect is alleged to have bitten one of the officers on the arm.
Medical Evaluation and Injuries
The two agents hit by the SUV and the suspect were transported to a local hospital for evaluation. DHS reported that injuries to the agents are not considered life-threatening. The agency said the suspect was not struck by gunfire and did not sustain serious harm during the altercation.
No information has been released regarding possible charges. Federal authorities said the incident remains under internal review, and the use of force will be examined under established DHS protocols.
Broader Context
The confrontation comes amid heightened tensions in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area linked to stepped-up immigration enforcement. In the previous week, a separate ICE operation in neighboring Minneapolis drew protesters who attempted to block a transport vehicle, leading to brief clashes with law enforcement.
The suspect entered the United States through a humanitarian parole initiative introduced in early 2024, which allowed certain migrants without entry documents to remain temporarily while asylum claims were processed. The program was halted later the same year. DHS has said participants whose applications were denied or remain unresolved may be subject to removal.
Federal agents in Minnesota have increased field activity as part of a nationwide effort announced by DHS in late 2025 to prioritize the arrest of individuals with outstanding removal orders or criminal records. Additional information on current enforcement priorities can be found on the official ICE website, which outlines guidelines and frequently asked questions.
Local Response
The St. Paul Police Department stated it will assist federal authorities with any investigative needs but directed all questions about the shooting to DHS. City officials did not issue an immediate public comment regarding the incident.
The identities of the ICE officers involved have not been released. DHS policy typically withholds such information during active investigations. The agency also has not specified how many rounds were fired or provided details on the firearm used.
Authorities have not indicated whether body-worn camera footage exists. ICE began deploying body cameras to certain enforcement teams in 2022 as part of a transparency initiative, but the agency has not confirmed if the devices were in use during Sunday’s operation.
The suspect remains in federal custody. If criminal charges are filed, the case would likely be presented in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Separate immigration proceedings are handled by the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
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