Immigration & Border Security

Suspect in Custody After Allegedly Biting Off Federal Agent’s Finger in Minnesota

The attack occurred on Saturday after the fatal shooting of an armed man by federal agents.
Suspect in Custody After Allegedly Biting Off Federal Agent’s Finger in Minnesota
Federal agents block off the scene of a shooting in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Troy Myers
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A protester was arrested in Minnesota on Saturday after allegedly biting a finger off a Homeland Security Investigations agent.

The agent will permanently lose the finger, according to a post on X by Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
Troy Myers
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.