New Video Shows Minneapolis ICE Agent Shooting Woman Before Threat, Gregory Bovino Under Fire
MINNEAPOLIS — A shocking new video from the fatal ICE operation in Minneapolis appears to show the agent firing at a 37-year-old U.S. citizen before she posed any threat, raising urgent questions about federal use-of-force policies and the presence of Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino during the operation.
The footage, analyzed frame by frame by news teams, shows the woman initially waving the officer to proceed. She then begins to drive away — yet the agent fires immediately, striking her lethally. Seconds later, the car crashes into a parked vehicle and a light pole. Authorities confirmed the woman died from gunshot wounds.
Video Shows Victim Signaling Officer Before Being Shot
The video provides a stunningly clear sequence: the woman gestures toward the ICE agent, attempting to move forward safely. In a critical moment, the agent fires before she presents any immediate danger.
“The footage shows the agent discharging his firearm at a moment when there was no direct threat,” said a former federal prosecutor. “This is an extremely serious issue for investigators evaluating justification and compliance with federal use-of-force standards.”
Instant Death and Lethal Timing Raise Legal Questions
The woman was struck in the head and died instantly. Experts note that federal guidelines generally allow deadly force only in the face of imminent threat. The new video raises the possibility that this standard may not have been met, intensifying scrutiny of both the agent and operational command.
Gregory Bovino’s
resence Intensifies Scrutiny
Federal officials have confirmed that Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino was present during the operation. While he did not fire the weapon, Bovino’s role as a senior CBP official raises pressing questions about command oversight, operational planning, and real-time supervision.
“When senior command is on site, every tactical decision comes under scrutiny,” said a former DHS official. “Especially when new video evidence diverges from the initial federal narrative.”
Public Outcry and Calls for Independent Investigation
The video has sparked widespread outrage online. Civil rights advocates and community leaders emphasize the woman was a U.S. citizen and the shooting occurred far from the southern border, highlighting concerns over aggressive federal enforcement tactics.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey commented:
“This shows clearly that the federal narrative of self-defense does not match the facts. People need to see the truth — this is unacceptable.”
Civil rights organizations are demanding a full independent investigation and insist accountability must reach beyond the agent to senior leadership, including Gregory Bovino.
Investigators Focus on Key Questions
Authorities are expected to examine:
Exact timing of the shots relative to the victim’s movements
Positioning of the agent and opportunity to allow safe departure
Operational orders and rules of engagement
Command supervision and decision-making
Consistency between federal statements and video evidence
Any discrepancy could have serious legal and political consequences, fueling national debate over federal enforcement in urban areas.
Broader Implications
The Minneapolis shooting underscores urgent questions about:
ICE and CBP authority in domestic cities
Militarized enforcement in residential neighborhoods
Oversight and accountability of senior command officials
Use-of-force decision-making in high-risk federal operations
Critics argue the incident shows the dangers of aggressive federal enforcement tactics under senior command, especially when lethal force may not be justified.
Current Status
The agent who fired the shots has not been publicly identified
ICE and CBP have not released detailed information on Gregory Bovino’s role
No disciplinary action has been announced
Investigations by federal and local authorities continue
Additional forensic analysis and video review are ongoing
The new video ensures that Gregory Bovino and the Minneapolis ICE operation will remain under intense national scrutiny, fueling urgent debate over federal law enforcement, accountability, and use-of-force policies.