All In with Chris Hayes Eyewitness details deadly ICE shooting
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Jan 8, 2026 
Emily Heller, an eyewitness and community member, shares a gripping first-hand account of the shooting incident involving ICE in Minneapolis, revealing the chaotic scene and the delayed medical response. Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor, calls for accountability and state investigations into federal operations. Reporter Alex Tabbitt vividly describes the atmosphere at the vigil, while Senator Chris Van Hollen critiques the current administration’s handling of ICE and highlights concerns over DHS funding. Together, they unpack the urgent need for transparency and reform.
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Immediate Official Narrative vs. Video Evidence
- Federal officials quickly labeled the deceased a domestic terrorist and framed the shooting as self-defense despite limited evidence.
- That early narrative clashed with bystander video and eyewitness accounts, undermining official credibility.
Local Trauma Amplifies Protest Reaction
- Minneapolis has a recent history of recorded police violence, making this killing especially resonant locally.
- The city's memory of George Floyd amplified protests and distrust toward federal enforcement actions.
Witness Describes Shooting Sequence
- Emily Heller witnessed ICE agents approach a parked protester, attempt to open her door, and then an agent shot the driver point-blank in the face.
- The car then accelerated, hit a pole, and the woman slumped limp as ICE blocked immediate aid.