Man Shot During Minneapolis ICE Operation Sparks Protests and Clashes

A man was shot in the leg by an ICE officer during a federal immigration enforcement operation in north Minneapolis following a violent confrontation. The individual, identified as Venezuelan Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, allegedly fled a traffic stop, crashed his vehicle, and resisted arrest while assaulting an officer alongside two others. The officer fired a defensive shot amid the struggle. The incident sparked protests and clashes between demonstrators and federal agents deploying tear gas and flashbangs. Minneapolis officials expressed concern over escalating tensions amid ongoing ICE operations.