Overview
- The shooting occurred Wednesday in a residential area south of downtown Minneapolis near the site where George Floyd was killed.
- The New York Times, citing Senator Tina Smith’s office, reported the deceased was the wife of a prominent activist, a detail that remains unconfirmed.
- More than 2,000 officers were deployed in Minneapolis and neighboring St. Paul since Tuesday, with several hundred arrests in the first 24 hours, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- Authorities say the operations are linked to investigations into alleged welfare fraud involving residents of Somali origin.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused federal agents of causing chaos and voiced support for immigrant and refugee communities.