A newly released 47-second cellphone video recorded by a federal agent captures the tense moments before a Minneapolis woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on a snowy residential street on January 7, 2026. ABC7 Los Angeles+1
In the footage, an ICE enforcement officer approaches a maroon SUV stopped in the roadway as several onlookers stand nearby. The driver, later identified by authorities as a local resident, is seen inside the vehicle and speaks briefly to the officer. At one point, the woman says, “That’s fine, dude, I’m not mad at you,” while her partner, standing outside the SUV, holds up a phone toward the agent. gulfcoastnewsnow.com
The video shows the officer walking around the vehicle, holding his phone in one hand. Moments later, as other agents begin giving commands for the driver to exit the vehicle, the SUV begins to move. Within seconds, three shots ring out and the SUV crashes into parked cars a short distance down the street. Good Morning America
Federal officials said the ICE agents were conducting a targeted immigration enforcement operation when the driver refused commands and the officer opened fire, believing his safety was at risk. Authorities described the use of deadly force as consistent with protocol, though some details in official accounts — including whether the vehicle struck the officer — have been disputed in public statements and by video analyses. Wikipedia
The woman, a 37-year-old mother of three and Minneapolis resident, was transported to a hospital where she later died. The ICE officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released. Wikipedia
Her family and community members held vigils and mourned her loss, remembering her as a devoted parent and compassionate neighbor. Local officials and civil rights advocates have called for transparency and accountability as investigations continue. ABC News
Federal and local inquiries into the incident remain ongoing, and both the Department of Homeland Security and Minneapolis authorities are reviewing video evidence and witness accounts as part of their respective investigations. MPR News
