37-Year-Old Nurse Killed in Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Officer

A federal immigration officer fatally shot a 37-year-old ICU nurse in Minneapolis, reigniting protests and scrutiny over immigration enforcement tactics nationwide debate.

A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man on Saturday, January 24, in Minneapolis, triggering public anger and renewed demonstrations across the city.

The Associated Press identified the victim as Alex Jeffrey Purdy, whose family said he worked as an intensive care unit nurse at the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Minneapolis police initially confirmed the death of a 37-year-old man but said details about how the shooting began remained limited during early investigations.

The incident comes amid weeks of daily protests in Minneapolis against the actions and presence of US immigration enforcement agencies.

Tensions have been high as activists accuse federal authorities of excessive force during recent immigration operations in the city.

Federal officials said the officer involved was a veteran US Border Patrol agent with eight years of service.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, officers opened fire after a man approached them with a handgun and violently resisted efforts to disarm him.

However, Minneapolis authorities said Purdy was a legal gun owner with a valid permit, while witness videos appear to show him holding a cellphone, not a weapon.

Minnesota’s governor has activated the state National Guard to support local police as investigations continue and public protests intensify.

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