Federal Agent with Weapon at Minneapolis Park Ave & 35th St

Federal agents, identified as BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit), were present at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. This incident occurred shortly after another event on January 7, 2026, where ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good approximately two blocks away. The presence of federal agents, including tactical units, in urban environments often relates to immigration enforcement operations, such as Operation Metro Surge, which was active in Minneapolis at the time. The situation escalated with the arrival of more officers, the use of tear gas, and pepper spray directed at media personnel.