Milwaukee Common Council Members Condemn ICE-Related Shooting in Minneapolis
Statement from: Common Council President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic January 7, 2026
We express our deep concern following the ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis, which occurred within one mile of where George Floyd was murdered in 2020. This proximity underscores the ongoing trauma and fear experienced by communities of color and immigrant families when law enforcement encounters turn unnecessarily violent.
Incidents like this erode public trust and reinforce the need for accountability, transparency, and humane approaches to immigration enforcement. No community should fear that federal enforcement actions will escalate into deadly encounters.
We stand in solidarity with the family of the victim, the Minneapolis community, and support the calls for a full and transparent investigation into this incident. We remain committed to policies that prioritize public safety, dignity, and justice for all residents.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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