Immigration agents in the United States have been involved in a total of 26 shootings since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term in January 2025. Among these incidents, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been implicated in 11 shootings, with the latest occurrence taking place in Minneapolis.
A disturbing video shared recently showed ICE agents shooting an unarmed individual during an altercation in Minneapolis near Glam Doll Donuts. The footage captured agents firing at the person while they were on the ground.
Out of the 26 shootings involving ICE since the start of Trump’s second term, six have resulted in fatalities, according to a compilation of reported cases involving ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These shootings have taken place across 15 states and the District of Columbia, occurring during various situations such as traffic stops, arrest operations, border enforcement actions, and off-duty incidents. Both ICE and CBP are under the Department of Homeland Security.
Reports and analyses have highlighted a significant number of cases where officers fired at or into moving vehicles. The Wall Street Journal identified at least 13 instances since July 2025 where immigration officers shot at or into civilian vehicles, resulting in injuries and fatalities, including US citizens.
The earliest fatal shooting in this period happened on January 20, 2025, in Coventry, Vermont, during a confrontation with CBP agents near the Canadian border. Other fatal incidents include the shooting of a Mexican man in Rio Grande City, Texas, and the killing of Keith Porter, a Black father, in Los Angeles.
Protests and scrutiny have followed some of these shootings, with public backlash increasing. Incidents like the shooting of a Venezuelan man in North Minneapolis have sparked clashes between protesters and federal agents.
The series of shootings involving ICE agents have raised concerns about the use of force and the circumstances leading to these encounters. From fatal incidents to cases where individuals were injured but survived, the shootings have prompted debates on law enforcement practices and the accountability of federal immigration agencies.