Rep. Ilhan Omar Calls Fatal Shooting of Armed Suspect in Minneapolis an ‘Execution,’ Accuses Federal Agents of ‘Targeting Our Residents’ Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has strongly condemned a fatal shooting involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, labeling it an “execution” and “another murder by immigration enforcement.” The Department of Homeland Security stated that the suspect was armed with a handgun and violently resisted arrest during a targeted operation. Protests erupted at the scene, with law enforcement deploying crowd control measures.

• Ilhan Omar accused federal immigration agents of “executing” an armed man during an arrest in Minneapolis.
• Omar demanded that ICE and CBP immediately leave the state and called for the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
• The Department of Homeland Security stated the suspect approached agents with a handgun and violently resisted disarmament.
• The Border Patrol Union defended the agents, stating they are trained to protect themselves and others, and that the suspect’s actions led to justifiable force.
• Protests and unrest occurred at the scene, leading to law enforcement deploying crowd control measures.