ICE Agent Faces Aggravated Assault Charges in Minnesota

ICE agent faces assault charges

Gun pointed on highway

Faces up to seven years

An agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is facing second-degree aggravated assault charges following an incident in Minneapolis.

According to court documents, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. allegedly pointed his service weapon at occupants of another vehicle.

The incident occurred while he was driving an unmarked official vehicle on a city highway, according to reports from Telemundo.

Authorities state that the agent was not involved in an active operation at the time.

ICE Agent Faces Assault Charges After Road Incident

“BREAKING | Charges filed against an ICE agent for alleged assault in Minnesota after pointing his weapon at civilians.”
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According to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, the altercation began as a traffic dispute.

The agent was reportedly heading home after finishing his work shift when the confrontation occurred.

Reports indicate that Morgan pulled alongside another vehicle and pointed his weapon directly at its occupants.

The victims did not recognize the vehicle as belonging to law enforcement.

Authorities Question Federal Agent Immunity

NEW: ICE agent charged with two counts of second-degree felony assault in Minneapolis for allegedly pointing a gun at motorists during an operation, per CBS. pic.twitter.com/7MQHU270g7

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County Attorney Mary Moriarty emphasized the national significance of the case.

It represents one of the first criminal prosecutions of this kind against a federal agent in the current immigration enforcement climate.

Moriarty stated that there is no absolute immunity when an official violates state laws.

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Local authorities argue that the agent’s actions exceeded his legal authority.

The case also arises amid tensions between state and federal authorities.

The Department of Justice had previously warned about possible investigations into local prosecutors handling cases involving federal agents.

However, prosecutors maintain that this incident occurred outside the scope of legitimate official duties.

Agent Could Face Years in Prison

Second-degree aggravated assault carries significant criminal penalties.

Morgan faces a potential sentence of up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Authorities believe the agent’s behavior posed a serious risk.

The use of a firearm during a road dispute is central to the charges.

Prosecutors argue that the incident could have resulted in fatal consequences.

They also emphasize that the agent did not report being in an emergency situation.

The case remains under investigation as legal proceedings continue, standing as a rare example of accountability involving a federal ICE agent.