NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
This installment features Maggie Vespa, an NBC correspondent providing firsthand coverage from Minneapolis, where tensions rise following a deadly ICE shooting. She shares eyewitness accounts and details on-the-ground protests. Tom Winter, NBC's law enforcement correspondent, analyzes critical video evidence, highlighting the investigators' focus on key moments from the incident. Their insights reveal a complex intersection of law enforcement and public response, painting a poignant picture of the current unrest.
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Video Frames Will Drive The Investigation
- The ICE operation and subsequent shooting split public opinion and sparked large protests in Minneapolis.
- Video frame-by-frame analysis will be central to determining whether the officer's use of force was justified.
On-the-Ground Tensions In Minneapolis
- Maggie Vespa described crowds chanting the name of the driver killed and clashing with police after the shooting.
- She detailed the multi-angle footage showing officers approaching the SUV, shots fired, and the car colliding with a parked vehicle.
Clashing Official Narratives Escalate Unrest
- The Department of Homeland Security framed the shooting as defensive, while Minneapolis' mayor called it reckless use of power.
- That stark official disagreement intensified local unrest and political debate.