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Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin shared a photo on social media Saturday of a law enforcement officer’s finger being severed after an anti-ICE activist in Minneapolis allegedly bit it.
“In Minneapolis, these rioters attacked our law enforcement officer and one of them bit an HSI officer’s finger,” McLaughlin wrote in the post. “He’s going to lose his finger.”
He shared photos of two people who appeared to be in custody, although it is not yet clear which person is suspected of biting.
More details about the attack have not been released, despite ongoing protests that have escalated following the deaths of two American citizens during immigration enforcement in the green city.
A protester allegedly cut off the finger of a federal agent in Minnesota, according to officials. (Tricia McLaughlin/X)
ICE SAYS 2 VISITORS ARRESTED IN MINNESOTA ON ALLEGED BATTLE
Hours before McLaughlin’s post, a Border Patrol agent was seen on video shooting and killing an armed man in Minneapolis amid a crowd of protesters.
The man, 37, who is an American citizen in Minneapolis, allegedly approached the agents and “resisted violence,” while armed with a 9mm pistol and two magazines, according to Homeland Security officials.
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino said at a press conference on Saturday that “look[ed] like a situation where someone wants to do a lot of damage and kill a lot of people.”
Authorities say Minnesota anti-ICE protesters allegedly bit a federal agent’s finger. (Tricia McLaughlin/X)
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“About 200 rebels arrived at the scene of the incident and began to disturb and beat the law enforcement officers,” said Bovino. “We will not allow violence against law enforcement, and we need national and local help. … [Minneapolis] The Mayor [Jacob] Frey again [Minneapolis Police Department] Officer Brian O’Hara, a few minutes ago, did the opposite by omitting the fact that the suspect had a gun and magazines full of ammunition.”
He also stressed that those who interfere with the implementation of the law are breaking the law and will be arrested.
It is not clear who is suspected of biting the agent’s finger, although officials have released photos of two possible suspects. (Tricia McLaughlin/X)
The National Guard of Minnesota confirmed on Saturday that in addition to the soldiers who had gathered at the behest of Gov. Tim Walz, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has requested additional support and additional troopers will be brought in.
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Rangers will provide security at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, and assist the Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and other local agencies, if requested.
