Minneapolis, MN – Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for urgent assistance Monday afternoon after a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official reported that federal agents were “being attacked” by a large crowd in south Minneapolis.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), the non-emergency call came in around 1:13 p.m. on December 15, 2025. The caller described 60–70 people “surrounding” federal agents near 29th Street West and Pillsbury Avenue. Deputies were dispatched due to the urgency of the report.
Upon arrival, deputies said they did not observe any active attacks or injured agents. However, officials noted that a crowd had gathered and was blocking agents from leaving. Once deputies arrived, the crowd dispersed, allowing the federal agents to depart. No arrests were made, and no force, chemical agents, or other crowd control measures were used.
In a statement, the Sheriff’s Office clarified that it does not engage in civil immigration enforcement and responded solely due to reports of potential violence. The agency also released audio of the non-emergency call for public transparency.
“The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office will always respond to help where there are reported attacks,” the statement said. “Our obligation is to ensure the safety of all people in Hennepin County.”
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