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This isn't "self defense" by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's murder. Watch in slow mo...

By Ed Krassenstein
Posted January 7, 2026

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Ed Krassenstein is a prominent liberal commentator and social media influencer known for posting politically charged content critical of conservative policies and law enforcement actions. His style is often accusatory and advocacy-driven, frequently sharing videos and slow-motion analyses to challenge official narratives. While he has a large following, his credibility is debated due to past controversies over misinformation and bias.

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The post analyzes a video of an ICE agent fatally shooting a 37-year-old woman driving a Honda Pilot during an immigration enforcement operation at East 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis.[1][2] Krassenstein claims the shots fired after the vehicle passed were not self-defense but murder, contrasting DHS statements that the driver weaponized her vehicle to ram officers amid protester clashes.[1][2] The incident occurred during a large-scale DHS crackdown with 2,000 agents targeting fraud allegations involving Somali residents, sparking outrage from Mayor Frey and Governor Walz who condemned ICE.[1][2]

🔥Why It's Trending

This content is trending due to the dramatic escalation of tensions during a high-profile Trump-era immigration sweep in Minneapolis, coinciding with ongoing clashes between federal agents and protesters.[2] The slow-motion video analysis has fueled viral debates over whether the shooting was justified self-defense or excessive force, amplified by local leaders' strong condemnations.[1][3] Timing aligns with national coverage of similar operations in cities like LA and Chicago, heightening public anger on January 7, 2026.[2]

💡Fun Facts

  • 1Witnesses reported hearing whistles alerting neighbors to ICE's presence before the shooting, a common tactic in protester responses.[1]
  • 2The woman was struck in the head by at least two shots and pronounced dead at Hennepin Healthcare after on-scene efforts.[1]
  • 3Minneapolis Police Chief confirmed she was not a target of any investigation.[1]
  • 4DHS labeled the act 'domestic terrorism' and stated injured ICE officers expected full recovery.[1][2]
  • 5Mayor Frey demanded ICE 'get the f**k out of Minneapolis' post-incident.[2]

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This isn't "self defense" by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's murder.

Watch in slow mo...