Crime
Video Identifies ICE Agent in Fatal Shooting of Woman in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A woman was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Wednesday in south Minneapolis during what federal officials described as a targeted immigration enforcement operation, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
DHS confirmed the shooting occurred as part of what it called the largest ICE immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota’s history, involving thousands of federal agents across the Twin Cities.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene near 33rd Street and Portland Avenue, where a heavy federal and local police presence was established.
Minneapolis officials later identified the deceased as a 37-year-old white woman who was alone in her vehicle at the time of the incident.
Authorities have not released her name.
In a statement posted on X, DHS alleged that the woman attempted to use her vehicle as a weapon against officers.
“ICE officers in Minneapolis were conducting targeted operations when rioters began blocking ICE officers and one of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them,” DHS said. “An ICE officer, fearing for his life, the lives of his fellow law enforcement, and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots.”
DHS stated that the woman was struck and pronounced deceased, and that several officers were injured, though their injuries were not life-threatening and they are expected to recover. Officials did not confirm whether the woman was the target of an ICE warrant.
Video from the scene shows a burgundy SUV with a bullet hole through the driver’s side windshield. The vehicle had crashed into a light pole, and two nearby parked vehicles were also damaged.
Local officials acknowledged the incident and urged residents to avoid the area. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it was assisting at the scene but was not directly involved in the shooting. Minneapolis city officials confirmed the involvement of federal law enforcement.
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the launch of a large-scale immigration enforcement operation announced by DHS earlier in the week. The operation reportedly involved approximately 2,000 agents and officers and was linked, in part, to federal investigations involving alleged fraud in the Somali community.
As news of the shooting spread, large crowds of protesters gathered near the scene. Demonstrators voiced anger toward federal authorities, and at times the situation became volatile, with reports of confrontations and objects being thrown. Law enforcement officers deployed crowd-control measures, including pepper spray and tear gas, to maintain order.
Several witnesses provided accounts of the moments leading up to the shooting.
Emily Heller, who lives near the intersection, said she was awakened by commotion and observed what appeared to be a confrontation involving federal agents and a woman in a vehicle blocking traffic.
Heller said she heard agents telling the driver to leave the area.
“She was trying to turn around, and the ICE agent was in front of her car,” Heller said. “He pulled out a gun, put it right up on the hood of the car, and then reached across and shot her in the face three or four times.”
Heller said the vehicle then accelerated approximately 100 feet before striking a utility pole and other cars. She reported that the woman appeared slumped over inside the vehicle after the crash.
Another witness near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue said they saw emergency responders performing CPR on an injured person before that individual was transported by ambulance.
Additional observers suggested the woman may have been acting as an observer or protester, possibly filming immigration enforcement activity.
One resident, Venus DeMars, said she went outside after hearing reports of federal activity near Central Elementary School, where agents were reportedly detaining parents who were dropping off a child earlier in the day.
“I live right here, so I came over to try to figure out what was going on,” DeMars said. “Later I heard that someone had been shot and went to the intersection. I saw them doing CPR behind a snowbank for about a minute. Then the ambulances came and they loaded her onto a stretcher.”
DeMars said she did not witness the shooting itself and could not confirm who fired the weapon or the precise circumstances.
She described the woman as white and said she appeared to be a bystander rather than someone being detained.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his public safety team is aware of the ICE-related shooting and is monitoring the situation.
“In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm,” Walz said.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also confirmed the involvement of a federal immigration agent and criticized the federal presence.
“The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city,” Frey said. “We are demanding that ICE leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities.”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, including Commander Gregory Bovino, were reported to be present at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released information about whether body-worn camera footage or other video evidence is being reviewed.
The incident remains under active investigation by federal authorities, and additional details are expected as the inquiry continues.
ERIE, Pa. — Matthew S. Stone, also known as Matt Stone, has reportedly been identified as the suspected gunman in a deadly mass shooting at a residence on Perry Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The shooting reportedly claimed nine lives, including those of his daughter, Angelina Stone, and her two young children, according to information shared by family members and other reports.
Authorities responded to a residence at 722 Perry Street at approximately 5 p.m. after receiving emergency calls reporting gunfire.
The incident developed into an hours-long standoff before officers entered the home and found multiple victims.
The suspected shooter was also found dead inside the residence, reportedly from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The reported identification of Matthew S. Stone as the suspect has added another painful dimension to a tragedy that has devastated relatives, friends and the wider Erie community. However, the suspect’s identity and the reported family relationships should be treated as unconfirmed unless officially verified by law enforcement.
Angelina Stone, 24, her 5-year-old son, Isiah Hodges, and her nearly 2-year-old daughter, Amari’anna, have reportedly been identified among those killed in the shooting.
Family-shared information and a fundraising appeal described Angelina as pregnant and expecting a baby boy named Kyrie in the coming weeks. The reported deaths of Angelina and her children have left relatives and friends grieving the loss of a young mother and the children whose lives were cut short.
Information shared by family members reportedly identified Matthew S. Stone as Angelina’s father and the person responsible for killing her and her children. However, the information available for this report does not establish that police have officially confirmed the suspect’s identity, the family relationships or the allegations surrounding the deaths.
Lora Roberts, a mother of five and volunteer advocate for people experiencing homelessness, has also reportedly been identified as a victim.
Roberts was known for her community service and was reportedly a former member of the board of directors of Community of Caring, an Erie nonprofit that provides food and shelter to people in need.
According to information shared about the incident, Roberts was reportedly attempting to help a family member escape when she was shot. Her reported death has left five children without their mother and loved ones mourning a woman remembered for her compassion and willingness to help others.
April Miles Pineiro shared a heartfelt tribute remembering Jonathan and Matthew Stone as close childhood friends who helped make her early years unforgettable.
Pineiro recalled meeting the brothers when they were children and quickly becoming part of a close group of neighborhood friends. They spent hours playing outdoors, including hide-and-seek games in which the boys sometimes wore a clown mask to scare their friends.
She remembered how the children continued spending time together through cold and snowy weather and how they walked to the school bus stop together when they learned they would attend the same school.
Pineiro also recalled Jonathan’s childhood crush on her and a memorable visit to a park when playful horseplay on a slide ended with both brothers falling. She described these memories with affection, emphasizing the lasting bond they shared.
In her tribute, Pineiro expressed heartbreak over the reported deaths and promised to cherish their memories.
“I’ll love you ALWAYS AND FOREVER Matthew and Jonathan,” she wrote.
Her words reflected the depth of the friendships and the profound grief being felt by those who knew the brothers.
According to reports, witnesses told investigators that a man fired a handgun outside the residence before entering the home. Two women were initially found dead in the street.
Erie police officers and the department’s SWAT team surrounded the property and attempted to persuade the man inside to surrender. Additional gunshots were reportedly heard while officers remained outside.
Police eventually entered the residence and discovered additional victims in different areas of the home, including children. The suspected shooter was found dead inside, reportedly with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities said there was no continuing threat to the public after the situation was contained.
Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the incident as devastating and deeply disturbing for the officers and investigators involved.
“The loss of life is devastating, and the circumstances we are working through are deeply disturbing,” Lorah said.
Mayor Daria Devlin also expressed condolences to the victims’ families and everyone affected by the tragedy, calling it a terrible loss for the community.
The Erie County Coroner’s Office and police investigators remained at the scene late Friday to document evidence and establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Counseling was reportedly being made available to responding officers following the traumatic incident.
The reported deaths of Angelina Stone, her children, Lora Roberts and other victims have left families and friends facing an unimaginable loss.
Community members continue to share tributes, remembering the victims through stories of childhood friendships, family bonds and efforts to help others.
Authorities are working to establish the full sequence of events and confirm the identities and relationships of those involved. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional official information may clarify the reported identity of the suspected shooter and the circumstances leading to the deadly incident.