25.01.2026 01:40
It was claimed that during anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, a serving security officer's finger was bitten off by a protester. Photos of the incident were shared on social media by Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin. The incident further escalated tensions in the city where anti-ICE protests were ongoing.
It was claimed that during the ongoing anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officer had a finger bitten off by a protester. Photos related to the incident were shared on social media.
SHARED BY THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
A highly concerning incident occurred during the protests in Minneapolis, where reactions to the immigration and border policies of the Donald Trump administration continue.
Tricia McLaughlin, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), reported in a post on the X platform that a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officer had a finger bitten off by a protester during the protests and shared photos.
McLaughlin stated, "These rioters attacked our law enforcement in Minneapolis, and one of them bit off the finger of our HSI officer. He will lose that finger."
This development further escalated tensions in the area.
STRIKING IMAGES
The photos shared by McLaughlin on social media show the injured officer sitting in a vehicle, with his uniform covered in mud, and a gloved hand attending to the severed finger. One frame shows a bloody and severed fingertip, while another image displays the finger preserved in a small container for medical evaluation. McLaughlin also confirmed the information that the officer would lose his finger.
IDENTITIES OF THE SUSPECTS REMAIN UNKNOWN
Additional photos published regarding the incident reportedly include images of individuals alleged to be involved in the biting incident. However, at this stage, the identities of these individuals and their roles in the attack have not been clarified. DHS or local authorities have not shared further information regarding the incident.
PROTESTS CONTINUE
The protests in Minneapolis continue in response to the Trump administration's federal immigration operations and the armed interventions that have occurred in this context. Incidents of violence and complaints have led the public to take to the streets, while the actions of police and immigration agents continue to spark debate at both local and national levels.