Vice President Defends ICE After Agent Kills Woman in Minneapolis

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has publicly defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after one of its agents shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. The incident has increased local tensions and prompted some schools to close due to security concerns. The shooting occurred during an operation on Tuesday. ICE stated its officers were attempting to arrest a man when a woman, identified as 32-year-old Lea Skagen, intervened. The agency claims she attacked an agent with a hammer, leading the agent to fire his weapon. In a statement, Vice President Vance called Skagen’s death a "tragedy of her own making." He strongly supported the agent's actions and praised ICE's role in national security. "When ICE officers do their jobs, they keep Americans safe," Vance said. Local community leaders and activists have condemned the shooting. They are demanding a full investigation and greater accountability for federal agents operating in city neighborhoods. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the shooting. ICE says the agent involved is on standard administrative leave during the review.