At least 29 people have been arrested in Minneapolis during protests over the death of a woman who was shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
One police officer was also injured after a 'chunk of ice was thrown at them', city officials said, during demonstrations which saw 1,000 people take to the streets of the city on Friday night.
Protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot in her car on Wednesday.
The Trump administration stated the agent who fired the shots acted in self-defense, while local officials maintained that the woman posed no danger.
Minneapolis Police declared an unlawful assembly on Friday night as protesters gathered outside the Canopy Hotel in the city, where some ICE agents were believed to be staying. Police reported that 'some individuals forced entry into the hotel through an alley entrance'. Videos posted online showed protesters flashing bright lights into the area, blowing whistles and banging on drums. Though the protest was disruptive, no serious injuries were reported, although one law enforcement officer suffered minor injuries.
Officials mentioned that another hotel in the city was also targeted and had damage to windows and graffiti. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised the majority of peaceful protesters but cautioned that individuals causing property damage would face arrests. The arrested protesters were later released, according to Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
The ongoing discontent with ICE operations in the state is evident, with Congresswomen Ilhan Omar, Kelly Morrison, and Angie Craig attempting to tour an ICE facility in Minneapolis but were denied access. The officials' frustrations reflect a larger sentiment as further protests are planned across the nation in response to the ICE shooting.
Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed on Wednesday while in her vehicle following an incident involving ICE agents who demanded she exit her car. The situation escalated with the vehicle attempting to drive away, resulting in gunfire from the agents. The FBI is currently investigating the incident, adding to the calls for scrutiny regarding federal enforcement actions.
