Minneapolis protesters demand ICEs removal following fatal shooting incident

January 8, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Minneapolis protesters demand ICEs removal following fatal shooting incident

Protesters Gather in Minneapolis to Demand ICE Agents Leave City

A protest took place in Minneapolis on Wednesday, where demonstrators gathered to demand that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents leave the city. The event came one day after a fatal shooting incident involving an officer.

According to reports, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an officer while she was in her car. The incident occurred as part of President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on immigrants.

During the protest, protesters chanted slogans and held signs, with some shouting “ICE out” in opposition to the presence of ICE agents in Minneapolis. Law enforcement responded by deploying a chemical agent that resembled tear gas, which caused some protesters to become disoriented.

The protest was part of a larger operation aimed at enforcing immigration laws nationwide. The event drew significant attention from local residents and community leaders, who expressed their concerns about the impact of the crackdown on immigrant communities in Minneapolis.

Details surrounding the fatal shooting incident are still being investigated by authorities. The protest and subsequent deployment of chemical agents have raised questions about public safety and the use of force by law enforcement agencies.

Source: Al Jazeera