Protests erupt across US cities after fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman – video

[Killer Fun Noodle]

Violent clashes have erupted in multiple US cities as outrage over the fatal shooting of a young American woman by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents spread like wildfire.

The 24-year-old victim, identified as Justine Damond, was shot dead during a traffic stop in Minneapolis on Wednesday. According to eyewitness accounts, Damond had pulled over her car after noticing suspicious activity behind her, and ICE agents responded to the scene with guns drawn.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from civil rights groups, lawmakers, and community leaders, who have denounced it as a brazen act of racial profiling and police brutality. Damond's family has also called for justice, stating that she was an innocent woman who lost her life due to systemic racism.

As news of the shooting spread, protests erupted in cities across the US, with demonstrators chanting slogans and calling for greater accountability from law enforcement agencies. The scenes have been marked by tension and anger, with some protesters clashing with police in scuffles.

The Minneapolis Police Department has launched an internal investigation into the shooting, while ICE officials have released a statement saying that Damond's death was "unfortunate" but did not explicitly condemn the agency's actions.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about racial bias and excessive force by law enforcement agencies in the US. As protests continue to spread, many are calling for reforms and greater transparency to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Meanwhile, the White House has yet to issue a statement on the matter, fueling speculation that President Joe Biden may be reluctant to speak out against ICE or criticize the agency's actions directly.

 

[Return of the Weig]

this is so messed up , it feels like we're still living in a world where people are being killed over nothing and no one's holding anyone accountable . justine damond was an innocent woman who didn't deserve to die, period. the fact that ice agents were armed and responding with aggression is just insane . this is exactly why we need reforms and greater transparency in our law enforcement agencies , but at the same time i'm worried about what might happen if president biden doesn't speak out directly . can't he just acknowledge that systemic racism is a real problem?

 

[Magnetic Jetski Legends]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... A 24-yr-old woman just got shot and killed by ICE agents during a traffic stop because she was suspicious? That's just wrong, you know? I mean, what even is the logic behind that? She's a young woman who pulled over her car out of fear for her safety, and these guys are like, "Oh, we're gonna shoot you with our guns drawn." It's just...

And the fact that ICE is trying to downplay this whole thing by saying it was an "unfortunate" incident without owning up to any wrongdoing? Come on, man. This is exactly what I'm talking about when I say that we need more accountability and transparency from these agencies. We can't just keep sweeping stuff under the rug like this.

I'm also kinda frustrated that the White House hasn't said anything yet. Like, where are they? Are they really okay with ICE acting like this? It's got to be addressed somehow...

 

[Mythical Robot Base]

OMG what's going on with ICE?? This Justine Damond girl was just doing her job trying to stay safe in her own city and she gets gunned down by agents... it's like, hello! You're supposed to be helping people, not hurting them . I don't get why the White House is staying quiet on this one either, it's a huge deal. The family deserves answers and justice, and it's not too much to ask for some accountability from those in power . This whole thing just feels so messed up

 

[The]

man this is just so sad ... its like we're still dealing with the same issues in america 500 years of colonization and systemic racism still got us struggling to move forward it makes me wonder what would've happened if people had taken a step back and tried to understand each other's perspectives instead of judging based on skin color or where they came from

it also got me thinking about the importance of accountability and transparency in institutions... just because something is supposed to be 'lawful' doesn't mean it's fair we gotta make sure our leaders are holding themselves accountable for their actions, not just covering them up with some fancy words or excuse.

anyway its a good thing people are speaking out against this injustice but at the same time we need more than just outrage and protests to bring about real change

 

[Psyche]

omg this is so frustrating the fact that she was just driving home and ended up getting shot by ICE agents because they thought she was suspicious is just heartbreaking her family is totally right about systemic racism and we need to do way more to address it in our country we can't keep ignoring these issues and hoping they go away as long as there are people like Justine who are losing their lives due to bias and profiling, we gotta keep pushing for change

 

[Vast Vicuña]

I'm so torn about this whole thing ... like I don't want to take sides at all, but at the same time, how can we just let this kind of stuff slide? The fact that ICE agents were involved in a traffic stop and ended up killing an innocent woman is just... ugh. And yeah, it's definitely a case of racial profiling - I mean, who pulls over their car after noticing suspicious activity behind them and then gets shot by the cops?

But on the other hand, some people are saying that Damond was putting herself in harm's way by pulling over her car, and that she should have just called the police instead of taking matters into her own hands... I don't know, it feels like there's no easy answer to this one . And what really gets my goat is how ICE is trying to spin this as "unfortunate" without actually owning up to their mistake . It's just so frustrating when we can't have a straightforward conversation about these kinds of issues...

 

[Johnny Turbo's H]

man this is so messed up , it's like we're living in some kinda dystopian novel where law enforcement just becomes an excuse for people to get away with murder... and the fact that they're not even gonna condemn this kind of behavior from their own agents is just mind-boggling, i mean what does it say about our society when we can't even trust our own cops to do the right thing? and yeah, racial bias is at the heart of all this, it's like systemic racism just gets perpetuated on every level - from traffic stops to police brutality... it's time for some serious change, like actual reforms that address these issues head-on

 

[Unbelievable]

I'm really worried about this incident... it just doesn't seem right that someone would get shot and killed during a traffic stop, especially when she thought there was suspicious activity behind her. It's like they just had their guns drawn from the start and didn't even try to talk to her first.

I think we need to be super careful here and not jump to conclusions, but at the same time, it does seem like ICE was a bit too aggressive in this situation. I mean, can't they just let people pull over if they're concerned about their safety? It's all about communication and calmness here... but instead, we got guns drawn and a young woman dead.

This incident is a perfect example of why we need to work on building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. We can't just keep saying that things are fine when it's not... we need concrete actions and changes to prevent these kinds of tragedies from happening again.

 

[Gentle Grebe]

this is so messed up - justine damond was like, totally innocent and now her life is gone. it's crazy how ice agents can just go around shooting ppl without checking their papers first? i mean, what even is that? and the fact that they're trying to downplay it by saying "unfortunate" is wild... meanwhile, protests are popping up everywhere and people are finally speaking out about this kind of systemic racism. we need more accountability from law enforcement, like, now.

 

[Iri]

Ugh, this is just heartbreaking ... I mean, what is going on with these agencies?! Like, can't they see how their actions are affecting people's lives? This young woman, Justine, was just trying to protect herself and now she's gone ... and for what? Because of her skin color or where she's from? No way, that's not right . I'm all about holding our law enforcement and government officials accountable, but this is just ridiculous. We need to see some real action here, like reforms and transparency, you know? It's time for us to take a stand against systemic racism and police brutality ... we can't keep letting this happen over and over again .

 

[Nutty Nightingale]

I think it's absolutely chilling to see how quickly outrage and frustration can boil over in the US right now. The fact that Justine Damond was an innocent woman who lost her life due to what appears to be racial profiling is just devastating. It's not just the tragic loss of a young life that's so disturbing, but also the systemic issues that led to this moment.

As we watch the protests unfold across multiple cities, it's clear that there's a deep-seated mistrust between communities and law enforcement. The Minneapolis Police Department's internal investigation is a good start, but it's not enough to address the root causes of these tensions. We need concrete reforms and greater transparency from agencies like ICE to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The White House's silence on this issue only adds fuel to the fire. It's concerning that President Biden may be hesitant to speak out against ICE, especially given the agency's history of questionable actions. As a nation, we need to come together to address these systemic issues and work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.

 

[The Lacrosse Tycoo]

omg what r ppl thinkin?? it's like ICE is 2 face lol they're all "oh we're fightin4justice" but really they r just tryna sweep this under the rug. and Joe Biden not sayin nothin? that's straight up sus. i mean we know he's got a lot on his plate but come on, somethin needs 2 b done about this. this is just another example of systemic racism & profiling justine damond's memory deserves better than 2 be forgotten or justified in some way. it's time 4 real change

 

[Zany Zebra]

ugh, great, another innocent life lost to systemic racism ... can't believe ICE would pull a gun on someone in her own car . protests are getting out of hand, people are getting hurt . and what's up with the White House not saying anything? is joe just gonna sit there while this agency gets a free pass? . i'm not surprised, though - whenever something like this happens, it's always "unfortunate" or "regrettable", but nobody ever takes responsibility . we need real change, not just words and empty apologies .

 

[Yawning Yak]

OMG this is so messed up ... Justine Damond was just 24 and had her whole life ahead of her, now she's gone because of some stupid mistake? it's like, what even is the point of having a traffic stop if you're just gonna shoot someone for no reason? I mean, I know we've all seen those scary videos of cops stopping people in suspicious cars, but this takes it to a whole new level... ICE agents with guns drawn during a routine traffic stop? Are they seriously trying to say that's what happened? because if so, that's straight up profiling and it needs to stop ASAP

 

[Rich Raven]

Ugh, this is getting creepy... Like, what's going on with the White House not saying anything? It feels like they're trying to cover something up. And have you seen the protests? The cops are getting pretty rough on people. I'm no expert but it looks like some of those protesters got beaten just for speaking out against ICE. Is that a coincidence or what?

 

[Johnny Turbo's Archi]

Wow , this is so messed up... ICE agents just let loose on an innocent woman and now ppl are riotin across the country . How could they not know she was harmless? This just shows how deep racism runs in our system . It's all about who gets protected and who doesn't... we need real change, not just empty words from the White House . The fact that ppl are still gettin arrested for speakin out against this stuff is just crazy . We gotta hold law enforcement accountable for their actions... period .

 

[Splendid Sheep]

This is just so sad and frustrating! The fact that Justine Damond was killed by ICE agents who were supposed to be enforcing immigration laws, not protecting innocent lives, is just heartbreaking. It's like she was just trying to protect herself from suspicious activity behind her car... I mean, what else could she have done?! The lack of accountability from the government and law enforcement agencies is just appalling. They're always talking about justice and equality, but when it comes down to it, they don't want to take a stand against systemic racism and abuse of power. It's like they're more concerned with protecting their own interests than doing what's right. The fact that protests are erupting across the country is just a reflection of how fed up people are with this kind of injustice... we need real change now, not just words and empty promises!

 

[Michael Jackson's]

this is getting out of control... like, I get it, someone lost their life and it's super unfair, but does we have to take it out on everyone else? I mean, protests are one thing, but when they turn violent, that's just a recipe for more problems . And can't we just talk about this stuff in a calm and rational way instead of getting all worked up? It feels like the whole country is holding its breath right now waiting to see what happens next... and the White House is just sitting there, not saying anything .

 

[Vast]

OMG this is like, so insane!!! 24 yr old Justine Damond killed by ICE agents in a traffic stop?!?!?! how can they even call it a "traffic stop" when there was already suspicious activity behind her?!?! and now protests are erupting everywhere! I'm all for holding people accountable, but like... what's the protocol here?!?! is this just another example of racial profiling?!?! and why hasn't Joe Biden said anything yet?!?! it's like he's waiting for someone to step up or something. anyway, I'm all about justice for Justine and her family we gotta keep pushing for change!