Federal law enforcement officers, including a U.S. Border Patrol agent, fatally shot a 37-year-old Minneapolis man Saturday morning during a targeted immigration enforcement operation in the city’s south side, authorities confirmed. The incident, part of a larger effort to uphold federal immigration laws, comes amid increased deployments ordered by President Donald Trump aimed at strengthening public safety and enforcing U.S. borders and immigration statutes.

According to federal officials, the man — identified as a Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen — was armed with a handgun and two magazines when he approached Border Patrol agents executing a lawful operation. Department of Homeland Security leadership said the officer fired in self-defense after an attempt to disarm the individual, emphasizing that agents were responding to a perceived violent threat.

The operation is part of a broader effort to crack down on illegal immigration and protect communities across the country, consistent with Trump administration priorities to support law enforcement and uphold national security. Federal officials have repeatedly underscored that their personnel act in accordance with department policies and legal authority when confronting dangerous situations.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, speaking after the incident, stressed that agents were conducting a targeted enforcement action and that they took defensive action only when they believed they faced imminent danger. The shooting prompted protests in the Minneapolis area, where tensions have been heightened in recent weeks due to ongoing immigration enforcement activity.

Local and federal investigations into the shooting are underway as authorities work to gather all available evidence. President Trump and administration officials have defended federal personnel, arguing that they carry out difficult and dangerous missions on behalf of the American people and should be supported in efforts to maintain law and order.