BREAKING: NEW ANGLE ON FATAL ICE SHOOTING IN MN
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Federal immigration officials killed a second person in Minneapolis.
- ❖DHS stated the victim was an 'illegal alien wanted for violent assault' who approached officers with a 9mm handgun and violently resisted.
- ❖Video evidence shows the man filming officers with a phone, then being pushed down.
- ❖An officer is seen pulling a gun from the man's waistband *after* he is on his hands and knees, surrounded by at least eight officers.
- ❖The man was shot *after* his firearm was confiscated, according to the video analysis.
- ❖Filming officers and legally carrying a firearm are not illegal in Minneapolis.
- ❖Witnesses reported federal officials attempting to confiscate phones and taking some into custody.
Insights
1DHS Narrative vs. Video Evidence Discrepancy
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement asserting that the deceased individual was an 'illegal alien wanted for violent assault,' who 'approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 millimeter semi-automatic handgun,' 'violently resisted,' and 'wanted to do maximum damage,' leading an agent to fire 'defensive shots.' However, video footage presented by the host shows the man initially filming officers with a phone. Further video analysis indicates that an officer pulled a gun from the man's waistband *after* he was already on his hands and knees, surrounded by at least eight officers. The man was then shot *after* his weapon was confiscated, directly refuting the claim that he approached with a weapon or was actively resisting with it at the moment of the shooting.
DHS statement (), video showing man with phone (), video showing gun pulled from waistband while man is on hands and knees (, ), host's commentary (, )
2Legality of Actions Prior to Shooting
The host emphasizes that, based on the video evidence, the man's actions prior to being shot were not illegal. Filming law enforcement officers in public is a protected right, and carrying a firearm is legal in Minneapolis. The host notes that officers did not appear to ask for a permit before disarming the individual. This challenges the premise for the initial engagement and subsequent use of force, suggesting the man was targeted despite engaging in lawful activities.
Host's commentary on legality of filming () and carrying a firearm (, ), observation that no permit was requested ()
Lessons
- Always document interactions with law enforcement: The incident highlights the critical role of citizen video in providing an alternative perspective to official statements.
- Be aware of your rights when observing law enforcement: Understand that filming officers in public is generally legal, and know local laws regarding firearm carry.
- Demand transparency from federal agencies: The stark contrast between the DHS statement and video evidence underscores the need for immediate, independent investigations and full disclosure of all relevant footage and information in incidents involving lethal force.
Notable Moments
Witnesses reported federal immigration officials attempting to confiscate phones and taking some witnesses into custody following the shooting.
This action suggests an attempt to control the narrative and suppress potential evidence, further raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the incident's aftermath.
Quotes
"As DHS law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault, an individual approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 millimeter semi-automatic handgun... The officers attempted to disarm the suspect, but the armed suspect violently resisted... fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots."
"So, according to DHS, this man approached officers with a 9 millimeter. He's now looking back to make sure he doesn't slip on ice, concerned for his safety. His life is about to be ended. And so immediately we immediately see that no, a this man was not any target of any enforcement operation. He was a somebody there to observe what law enforcement was doing. And he did not have a 9mm."
"So, they pull it out. He has not yet been shot. He is on his knees on his hand. He is on his hands and knees surrounded by by by my count eight officers at least eight. Eight. You can see... So there. So he pulls that out. So at this point, this man is unarmed... and it's after that that you see the that you see the shots fired."
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