A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fighting for his life in Minneapolis was allegedly ambushed with a shovel and broom handle by three illegal immigrants during a traffic stop that quickly spiraled into a foot chase, a violent struggle and gunfire, officials said.

Federal authorities say the chaotic scene began Wednesday evening when agents conducted a targeted traffic stop for a Venezuelan illegal immigrant who was released into the U.S. under former President Joe Biden.

What followed, they said, was an attempt to evade arrest that ended with one of the attackers shot and all three in custody.

On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified the illegal immigrants as Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, Alfredo Alejandro Ajorna and Gabriel Alejandro Hernandez-Ledezma, all Venezuelan nationals now in ICE custody.

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DHS said federal officers were attempting to arrest Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis when he fled the scene in his vehicle, crashed into a parked car and ran on foot.

The pursuing officer caught up with Sosa-Celis and tried to take him into custody, at which point he began to resist and violently assault the officer.

As the two struggled on the ground, two individuals emerged from a nearby apartment and began striking the officer with a snow shovel and a broom handle, DHS said. Sosa-Celis broke free and allegedly struck the officer as well before the agent, fearing for his life, fired a defensive shot that struck Sosa-Celis in the leg.

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Despite being wounded, Sosa-Celis and the other two men retreated into the apartment and barricaded themselves inside.

ICE ultimately arrested all three suspects and took them into custody. The officer and Sosa-Celis were both hospitalized following the confrontation.

“What we saw last night in Minneapolis was an attempted murder of federal law enforcement,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said. “Our officer was ambushed and attacked by three individuals who beat him with snow shovels and the handles of brooms. Fearing for his life, the officer fired a defensive shot.”

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Noem blasted local leadership, saying Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz must “get their city under control” and accusing them of encouraging resistance against law enforcement, which she said is “putting the people of Minnesota in harm’s way.”

DHS said Sosa-Celis is a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela with prior convictions who was released by Minnesota authorities before ICE could lodge a detainer.

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Ajorna and Hernandez-Ledezma also entered the U.S. illegally and, according to DHS, failed to comply with immigration proceedings.

All three remain in ICE custody as authorities review the case.

• Chrysler is showcasing its Pacifica Grizzly Peak minivan concept car at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
• The concept vehicle is designed for off-road adventures and the “van life” trend.
• Exterior features include a suspension lift, all-terrain tires and a roof storage rack.

Chrysler’s Pacifica Grizzly Peak minivan concept car is on display at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.

Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, said in a press release announcing the Grizzly Peak concept in August 2025 that it “builds on four decades of minivan leadership and a century of innovation to demonstrate that the adventure doesn’t have to end, even if the pavement stops for America’s best-selling minivan.”

“We’ve been following van life for years, and we know adventurers really value the versatility the Pacifica delivers,” Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand CEO, said in a statement. “Our Chrysler design studio nailed the brief and really dove in… We’re excited to get feedback from the van-life adventurers on our newest concept of the most awarded minivan ever.”

The Pacifica Grizzly Peak minivan concept car first debuted in August 2025 at the Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado.

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After an overnight snowfall, more snow showers are on the way for Milwaukee this weekend.

Two waves of overnight snowfall – between roughly 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. – left most of southeast Wisconsin with about 2 inches of snow on Friday, Jan. 16, according to Michaela Heeren, a meteorologist with the Milwaukee/Sullivan National Weather Service office.

Snow is expected to continue on-and-off through Friday afternoon, with temperatures reaching highs of 33 to 34 degrees, Heeren said. The relatively warmer temperatures means the snow showers will be intermittent but heavy.

The Friday evening commute may be impacted, Heeren said.

“The roads aren’t necessarily bad this morning, but there are enough people on the road to lead to some slowdowns,” she said. “The main concern for visibility is this afternoon. If you encounter low visibility, make sure you go slow and have your headlights on.”

After Friday’s warmer weather, temperatures will dip to highs in the 20s by Saturday, Jan. 17, and the mid-to -high teens by Sunday, Jan. 18, Heeren said.