Minnesota is not Unique: Recent U.S. Cases (2015–2026, Focus on Controversial/Fatal)From reports like The Trace (tracking 59 ICE shootings 2015–2021, plus spikes in 2025–2026), Southern Border Communities Coalition (364+ CBP encounter deaths since 2010, 72 from force), and Wikipedia lists:Renee Nicole Good (Minneapolis, MN – Jan. 7, 2026): ICE agent fired into her vehicle; DHS claimed she tried to ram officers ("domestic terrorism"); video disputed this, showing her backing away. U.S. citizen, unarmed. Protests ensued; agents on leave. Alex Jeffrey Pretti (Minneapolis, MN – Jan. 24, 2026): CBP agents fired ~10 shots after struggle; officials said he resisted with a gun; videos show him disarmed/holding phone, intervening in confrontation. U.S. citizen, licensed carrier, ICU nurse. Agents on leave; major backlash. Keith Porter (Los Angeles, CA – Dec. 31, 2025): Off-duty ICE agent fatally shot this U.S. citizen; officials claimed he raised a rifle; family disputes, no video confirmation. Controversial self-defense claim. Marimar Martinez (Chicago, IL – Oct. 4, 2025): ICE agent shot her 5 times in vehicle after crash; accused of ramming agents; she survived, charges dismissed. U.S. citizen; disputed aggression. Silverio Villegas González (Chicago suburb, IL – Sep. 2025): ICE agent killed him fleeing traffic stop; claimed vehicle as weapon; controversial pursuit shooting. Diosmani Ramos (Hidalgo, TX – Jan. 29, 2021): Border Patrol shot Cuban migrant emerging from Rio Grande; partner claimed excessive shots after he dropped a stone. Fatal, disputed threat level. Mario Bass (Dumfries, VA – Feb. 2018): ICE agent (on task force) killed unarmed man fleeing arrest; shot while running. Controversial, no imminent threat apparent. Various vehicle shootings (2015–2021): The Trace documented multiple where ICE fired into vehicles during pursuits/stops; some fatal, often justified as "driver as deadly weapon" but criticized for policy violations (e.g., shooting at moving cars risks bystanders). In the current crackdown (2025–2026), at least 30 shootings by immigration agents resulted in 8+ deaths, with 16–19 gun incidents; many vehicle-related, echoing Good's case. At least 5 U.S. citizens killed/injured.Older Historical Cases (Pre-2010, More Limited Records)INS (pre-ICE) data is spottier, but patterns exist:1979 California raid: INS agent accidentally shot/killed U.S. citizen bystander during migrant hideout raid; ruled accidental, sparked protests over urban tactics. 1983 Texas crossfire: U.S. citizen killed in INS pursuit/crossfire; disputed as accidental stray bullet. 1997 Arizona vehicle stop: INS agents shot/killed U.S. citizen; driver unarmed but "resisted"; ruled accidental/justified, led to use-of-force reviews. 2000 New York factory raid: Bystander hit by stray bullet during INS raid; fatal, controversial urban enforcement. These aren't identical (fewer citizen victims historically), but recur in pursuits/vehicles with "accidental" or disputed rulings.

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