MINNEAPOLIS, MN – October 13, 2023 – Authorities intervened as a crowd gathered at the scene of a crash involving immigration agents.
The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. on Interstate 94. A vehicle, believed to be transporting immigration agents, collided with a civilian car, resulting in significant damage.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, two individuals were injured in the crash. Emergency responders, including local police and medical teams, were dispatched to the scene to provide aid. One of the injured was transported to a nearby hospital; the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
Federal officers arrived shortly after and requested local law enforcement assistance to control the escalating crowd. Witnesses reported that bystanders were vocal in their opposition to the presence of immigration agents. In response, authorities deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Authorities closed several lanes of the interstate while investigating the crash and addressing the crowd. The cause of the collision is under investigation, and no further details about the involved vehicles have been confirmed.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as cleanup and investigations continue. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.