Saturday morning on Nicollet Avenue South turned chaotic when a federal agent opened fire on a man outside Glam Doll Donuts in Minneapolis' Eat Street neighborhood, witnesses and video show. The man was seen lying unconscious on the pavement while agents and bystanders tried to save his life, including by performing chest compressions. A reporter who happened to be nearby recorded multiple gunshots and later said federal agents briefly detained him as the scene unfolded.
Video And On-The-Ground Reports
A Bring Me The News reporter who was near the scene said an agent opened fire on the man at about 9 a.m., and that responders then attempted lifesaving measures as the victim lay motionless. The reporter's footage, along with eyewitness accounts, formed the backbone of the first public accounts of what happened outside the shop, according to Bring Me The News.
Social Video Shows Agents Wrestling With The Man
A video posted online appears to show several federal agents struggling with a man, a shot being fired, and additional rounds going off as he lies on the ground, according to the clip embedded above. The footage is unfiltered and intense, but it does not show what led up to the confrontation, which leaves major questions about how and why the encounter escalated. The clip was posted to Reddit.
Authorities, Accountability And Context
The incident comes during a tense stretch in Minneapolis following a separate use-of-force encounter involving a federal agent earlier this month that sparked protests and widened scrutiny of immigration enforcement in the city. Local leaders and civil-rights advocates have sharply criticized the federal presence and have called for independent reviews of recent incidents. Reporting on the earlier fatal shooting and the broader federal deployment was detailed by The Washington Post.
Investigations And Legal Questions
It was not immediately clear which agency would take the lead on investigating Saturday's shooting. Jurisdiction can get complicated when federal officers use force, and responsibility for probes is often split or disputed. In the earlier Jan. 7 case, state and county prosecutors set up a public evidence portal to collect video and witness material, underscoring how messy accountability can be when multiple agencies are involved. The move to preserve civilian footage in that case was reported by Patch.
The full account of what happened outside Glam Doll Donuts on Saturday is still developing. Bring Me The News first published an on-scene report and footage of the shooting, and social clips continue to circulate while officials have yet to release a detailed public statement. As more official information and documents become available, this story will be updated with confirmation from law enforcement and investigators.
