Timeline of Responses
January 7, 2026 (Day of Shooting)
- 9:37 a.m.: Shooting occurs at East 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis.
- 10:46 a.m.: Governor Tim Walz asks residents to remain calm and states his public safety team is gathering information.
- 11:45 a.m.: DHS issues a statement labeling the incident an "act of domestic terrorism," claiming the victim "weaponized her vehicle" to kill an officer.
- 12:35 p.m.: Mayor Jacob Frey calls ICE’s self-defense claim "bulls---" and tells the agency to "Get the f--- out of Minneapolis".
- 2:28 p.m.: President Donald Trump posts on social media, supporting the agent’s self-defense claim and calling the victim "disorderly".
- Late Afternoon: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem holds a news conference, stating agents were on an enforcement operation when their vehicle became stuck in snow and was surrounded by protesters.
- January 8, 2026
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- Investigation Split: The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) "reluctantly withdraws" from a joint probe after the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office block state access to evidence.
- Governor’s Order: Walz authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to prepare for potential deployment to support local law enforcement.
- White House Stance: Vice President JD Vance claims federal agents have "absolute immunity" and suggests the victim was part of a "broader left-wing network".
- DHS Policy Change: The Department of Homeland Security enacts a new policy requiring members of Congress to schedule visits to ICE facilities at least seven days in advance.
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January 9, 2026
- Evidence Portal: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and the Attorney General’s Office launch an independent evidence portal, urging the public to submit footage and doubting the fairness of an FBI-only investigation.
- Senators' Letter: Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith send a public letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding a joint investigation.
- Funding Suspension: Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suspends over $129 million in federal grants to Minnesota and Minneapolis, citing a widening fraud probe.
January 10–11, 2026
- Protest Escalation: Local police and state troopers declare "unlawful assemblies" as thousands protest across the city.
- Legislative Action: State lawmakers across the country accelerate bills to limit ICE cooperation in response to the shooting.
