LIVE UPDATES | ICE agent shoots immigrant in Minneapolis, officer also hurt

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man from Venezuela was shot by ICE in north Minneapolis Wednesday night after federal officials say they attacked an officer following a traffic stop. This comes exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good. 

What they're saying:

The Department of Homeland Security in a statement Wednesday night said federal officers were conducting "a targeted traffic stop" around 6:50 p.m. on Jan. 14. The shooting happened on the 600 block of 24th Avenue North in Minneapolis, which is about 4.5 miles from where Renee Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7. 

DHS said in a statement federal law enforcement officers stopped a person from Venezuela who was in the U.S. illegally. The person drove away and crashed into a parked car before taking off on foot, DHS said. After officers reached the person, two other people arrived from a nearby apartment and all three started attacking the officer, according to DHS.

"Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired a defensive shot to defend his life," DHS said.

The man who was shot suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, the City of Minneapolis said in a post on social media. 

The officer involved was also taken to the hospital, DHS says. The extent of the officer's injuries are not known. 

The two other people involved in the incident were arrested, DHS says. 

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10 p.m. - ICE agents, protesters face off 

Authorities are using flash bangs and irritants to disperse the crowds, which continue to grow in the wake of the shooting. 

Protesters have fired off fireworks and reportedly threw snowballs at federal officials. 

9:55 p.m. - City of Minneapolis releases additional information

The City of Minneapolis said on social media: 

"This evening, one adult male was shot by federal immigration enforcement agents in the 600 block of 24th Avenue North. He was transferred to a local hospital with apparent non-life-threatening injuries.We understand there is anger. 

"We ask the public to remain calm.

"The City of Minneapolis again demands that ICE leave the city and state immediately. We stand by our immigrant and refugee communities – know that you have our full support."

9:47 p.m. - Frey, O'Hara to hold press conference at 10:15 p.m.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara will hold a media briefing "to discuss the shooting of an adult male in Minneapolis involving ICE agents."

"Mayor Frey is again demanding that ICE leave the city and state immediately. We stand by our immigrant and refugee communities – know that you have our full support," the press release says.

"We urge the public to remain calm, follow the City of Minneapolis social media accounts, and visit our website for up-to-date information on how the City is responding to federal immigration enforcement."

Frey and O'Hara will speak at 10:15 p.m. Watch it live in the player at the top of the page. 

9:36 p.m. - State troopers setting up barricade

Minnesota State Patrol is setting up a barricade in the area to keep people away from the shooting scene. 

9:30 p.m. - Chemical irritants deployed on crowd

More people appear to be arriving in the area of the shooting. Law enforcement is working to control the scene, and deploys chemical irritants on the crowd. 

9:21 p.m. - Federal officials moving people back

Federal officials are physically moving people who flocked to the scene of the shooting back away from the scene. Federal officials previously used chemical irritants on the crowd. 

9:02 p.m. - Crowds growing in response to shooting

Crowds are growing to join protests after another person was shot by ICE in Minneapolis. Protesters are shouting at ICE agents, telling them to leave. 

8:56 p.m. - Chemical irritants used on crowd

There are protesters at the scene of the shooting. Authorities deployed chemical irritants on the crowd. 

One person who was hit by the irritants said it was "very painful." He said they want ICE out of Minneapolis. 

8:48 p.m. - Full DHS statement on shooting

DHS released a statement about the shooting: 

"At 6:50 PM CT, federal law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted traffic stop in Minneapolis of an illegal alien from Venezuela who was released into the country by Joe Biden in 2022. 

"In an attempt to evade arrest, the subject fled the scene in his vehicle and crashed into a parked car. The subject then fled on foot. 

"The law enforcement officer caught up to the subject on foot and attempted to apprehend him when the subject began to resist and violently assault the officer. While the subject and law enforcement were in a struggle on the ground, two subjects came out of a nearby apartment and also attacked the law enforcement officer with a snow shovel and broom handle. 

"As the officer was being ambushed and attacked by the two individuals, the original subject got loose and began striking the officer with a shovel or broom stick. 

"Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired defensive shots to defend his life. The initial subject was hit in the leg. 

"All three subjects ran back into the apartment and barricaded themselves inside. 

"The attacked officer and subject are both in the hospital. Both attackers are in custody. 

"This attack on another brave member of law enforcement took place while Minnesota’s top leaders, Governor Walz and Mayor Frey, are actively encouraging an organized resistance to ICE and federal law enforcement officers. 

"Their hateful rhetoric and resistance against men and women who are simply trying to do their jobs must end. Federal law enforcement officers are facing a 1,300% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest criminals and lawbreakers."

8:38 p.m. - Tear gas used on protesters

Law enforcement are using flash bangs and tear gas on protesters at the scene.

8:30 p.m. - Council member Vetaw responds to the scene

Minneapolis City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw said she responded to calls from constituents who were reporting the shooting. She found out it involved ICE agents when she arrived.

Tear gas was then deployed when the crowd began to grow.

Vetaw says the shooting did not involve Minneapolis police.

While this isn't her ward, she believes it is her purpose to get the situation calmed down and make sure everyone has the correct information.

She adds that the situation is "getting scarier and scarier."

8:20 p.m. - Large police presence

There is a large police presence at the scene of the reported shooting. 

FOX 9 is working to confirm details. 

7:44 p.m. - Reports of shooting involving federal officials

Sources told FOX 9 the shooting happened in the 600 block of 24th Avenue North in Minneapolis. The call was reported at about 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. 

At least one person was shot, sources told FOX 9.

Minneapolis police and other law enforcement agencies were not involved in the shooting. 

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