Crime
Woman shot in the face while fleeing ICE in Minneapolis
UPDATE: Today, 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—an act of domestic terrorism.
An ICE officer, fearing for his life, the lives of his fellow law enforcement and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots.
He used his training and saved his own life and that of his fellow officers. The alleged perpetrator was hit and is deceased.
The ICE officers who were hurt are expected to make full recoveries.
This is the direct consequence of constant attacks and demonization of our officers by sanctuary politicians who fuel and encourage rampant assaults on our law enforcement who are facing 1,300% increase in assaults against them and an 8,000% increase in death threats.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (South Minneapolis) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning near 33rd Street and Portland Avenue, amid a large federal law enforcement presence connected to immigration enforcement activity in the area.
Multiple witnesses reported that a woman was shot during what appeared to be an encounter involving federal agents. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, where CPR was performed, and the injured woman was later transported by ambulance.
Her identity and condition have not been publicly released.
One resident, Emily Heller, who lives near the intersection, said she was awakened by a commotion outside her home.
Heller stated that she observed a vehicle stopped on Portland Avenue that appeared to be part of a protest or confrontation involving federal law enforcement.
According to Heller, agents she believed to be with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were instructing the driver of the vehicle, a woman, 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 woman’s vehicle then accelerated and traveled approximately 100 feet before striking a utility pole and several other vehicles.
She reported that the driver appeared slumped over inside the car after the crash.
Another witness near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue reported seeing CPR being performed on the injured woman before she was taken away in an ambulance.
A separate observer at the scene, Venus DeMars, said she went outside after hearing reports of law enforcement activity near Central Elementary School. DeMars stated that federal agents had reportedly detained parents who were dropping off a child at the school earlier in the morning.
“I live right here, so I came over to try to figure out what was going on,” DeMars said. “Later I heard someone had been shot and went to the intersection. I saw them doing CPR behind a snowbank for about a minute. Then the ambulances arrived and placed her on a stretcher.”
DeMars said she did not witness the shooting itself and could not confirm who fired the weapon or the exact circumstances.
She described the woman as white and said she appeared to be an observer or bystander, rather than someone being detained.
Officials acknowledged a shooting involving federal law enforcement near the intersection and urged the public to avoid the area as the scene was secured.
Numerous officers from multiple agencies were present, and large crowds and protesters began to gather nearby.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed that his public safety team is aware of the incident and said the state is monitoring the situation.
“In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm,” Walz said in a statement.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also addressed the incident, confirming the involvement of a federal immigration agent.
“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 firmly with our immigrant and refugee communities.”
Witnesses and officials reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commander Gregory Bovino was present at the scene along with other federal agents.
At this time, authorities have not released official findings regarding who fired the shots, the precise sequence of events, or whether any body-camera or surveillance footage is under review.
The incident remains under active investigation, and additional information is expected to be provided as it becomes available.
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.