An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with two counts of second-degree aggravated assault after allegedly pointing his gun at motorists during a road rage incident on Highway 62 in Minneapolis. Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., 35, was charged for the February 5th incident where he pointed his service weapon at occupants of another vehicle while driving an unmarked rented SUV.
Key Takeaways
An ICE agent has been charged with two counts of second-degree aggravated assault for pointing his gun at motorists during a road rage incident on Highway 62 in Minneapolis. The incident occurred on February 5th, involving Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., who was driving an unmarked rented SUV.
- ICE Agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. charged with two counts of second-degree aggravated assault
- Incident involved pointing service weapon at occupants of another vehicle during a road rage event
- Charges announced by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, emphasizing no absolute immunity for federal agents violating state laws
- Operation Metro Surge, a controversial immigration enforcement operation, led to thousands of arrests and protests
The charges stem from an incident where Morgan, who was returning to the Federal Whipple Building after his shift, encountered traffic and pulled up alongside a car that had briefly moved onto the shoulder to slow him down. According to charging documents reported by multiple sources, Morgan pointed his service weapon at both occupants of the vehicle and yelled 'Police Stop,' which they couldn't hear due to their windows being up.
The incident occurred during Operation Metro Surge, a controversial immigration enforcement operation that saw about 3,000 federal officers deployed to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area from December through February as reported by multiple outlets. The operation led to thousands of arrests and sparked angry mass protests, with two U.S. citizens being fatally shot.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the charges during a news conference, stating that Morgan's actions were beyond the scope of his authority as a federal officer according to multiple sources. She emphasized that there is no absolute immunity for federal agents who violate state laws in Minnesota. The charges could intensify existing tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota officials over immigration enforcement tactics.
The Department of Homeland Security deployed about 3,000 federal officers to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area from December through February in what the agency called its 'largest immigration enforcement operation ever.' Morgan admitted he drew his firearm after the other vehicle rejoined the flow of traffic, citing fear for his safety and the safety of others after the other vehicle swerved and 'cut him off.' A nationwide warrant has been issued for Morgan's arrest.
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