Minnesota – Officials Urge Families To Avoid East 34th Street And Portland Avenue Area After ICE Shooting

Minneapolis, Minn. — A shooting involving federal law enforcement near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis drew a large emergency response Wednesday, with officials urging the public to avoid the area as the situation unfolded.

Witnesses on scene reported seeing medics performing CPR on a person near the intersection, according to information shared through a Citizen alert. The Department of Homeland Security later said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were conducting an operation when an individual allegedly used a vehicle in a way that threatened officers.

DHS said an ICE officer fired “in self-defense,” and the person who was shot was struck and died. DHS also said officers were injured during the incident and are expected to recover.

Multiple agencies responded, including the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, which said it was not directly involved in the operation but sent deputies to assist. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino also responded to the scene, according to the alert.

For families in the area, the most immediate impacts may include traffic delays, restricted access, and interruptions to routine pickups or after-school activities nearby. Parents and caregivers should consider alternate routes, keep children away from the police activity area, and watch for updates from schools, child care providers, and city alerts if they rely on nearby roads or transit stops.

Officials have not released additional details in the alert, and more information is expected as agencies provide updates. Families can monitor official statements from DHS and local public safety agencies for the latest guidance.

What parents should know

• Avoid the East 34th Street and Portland Avenue area until officials lift restrictions.
• Plan alternate pickup routes and confirm after-school plans if travel is affected.

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