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Demand Investigation and Accountability for Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

To: Sen. Murray, Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Jayapal

From: A verified voter in Seattle, WA

January 7

I am writing to demand immediate congressional action regarding the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by ICE agents in Minneapolis. A second video of this incident has emerged, and I urge you to watch it at https://bsky.app/profile/bnonews.com/post/3mbu3embafk2a before taking any position on this matter. The video evidence directly contradicts the official government narrative. Secretary Noem characterized this incident as "domestic terrorism" and claimed the woman was ramming officers with her vehicle. The video shows something entirely different. The woman was attempting to leave the scene by reversing and driving away when she was shot in the head through the windshield. An AP News photo shows the bullet hole in the windshield, indicating the officer aimed for a headshot. The firing officer was not positioned in front of the vehicle and was not in danger of being run over. This raises fundamental questions about the rule of law. ICE had no jurisdiction over this woman because she was a U.S. citizen. The local Minneapolis police have not arrested the shooter. No charges have been filed. The officer's identity has not been publicly released. This appears to be an extrajudicial killing with no accountability. Congress has oversight authority over federal law enforcement agencies. I am asking you to use that authority now. Initiate an immediate investigation into this shooting. Demand that the Department of Homeland Security provide all video footage, officer identities, and operational protocols that led to this woman's death. Subpoena testimony from the agents involved and their supervisors. Determine why lethal force was used against a U.S. citizen attempting to drive away from a scene. The current administration's immigration enforcement tactics have crossed a line from aggressive to lawless. This woman is dead because a federal agent shot her in the head while she tried to leave. That is not law enforcement. I expect you to act immediately to investigate this killing and hold those responsible accountable. Your constituents are watching how you respond to this crisis.

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