Bondi blames Minneapolis leaders after armed suspect killed, unrest erupts during ICE operation

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Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Minneapolis and Minnesota leaders of fueling unrest after a Border Patrol-involved shooting left an armed suspect dead during a targeted immigration enforcement operation, telling Fox News on Saturday that sanctuary-style policies and rhetoric against federal agents have undermined public safety. Bondi made the remarks during a live interview with Fox News anchor Aishah Hasnie, hours after federal authorities said a Border Patrol (CBP) agent fatally shot a man armed with a handgun during an enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. The shooting was followed by protests and crowd-control measures as demonstrators converged on the scene. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), agents were conducting a targeted operation against an illegal immigrant wanted for violent assault when an individual approached officers armed with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun. ILHAN OMAR ACCUSES NOEM OF 'LIES AND PROPAGANDA' ON MINNESOTA ARRESTS Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said agents attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted. "Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, a Border Patrol agent fired defensive shots ," Bovino said. Authorities said the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Bovino said the suspect was carrying two loaded magazines and no accessible identification, describing the individual as appearing intent on causing "maximum damage" to law enforcement. MINNESOTA POLICE CHIEFS ALLEGE SOME ICE AGENTS RACIALLY PROFILED US CITIZENS, INCLUDING OFF-DUTY OFFICERS Bondi placed responsibility for the unrest on Minnesota’s political leadership. "This has happened in Minneapolis because you have a mayor and a governor who have declared Minneapolis a sanctuary city ," Bondi said. "You’re invited here. We will protect you." She said ICE agents operating in the city have arrested individuals accused or convicted of serious crimes, arguing enforcement was necessary to protect peo…