A tense confrontation unfolded in St. Paul after an undocumented man fled from ICE agents and barricaded himself inside a home, triggering a major neighborhood standoff. The situation began when ICE attempted to detain the man, who instead ran back into the residence and refused to come outside. Agents tried communicating with relatives for several minutes before the encounter escalated.
According to witnesses, one of the man’s family members received a phone call from him while ICE agents stood outside the home. Agents informed her that unless he exited voluntarily, they would be forced to enter the residence. Audio from the scene shows the relative pleading with him to surrender as agents continued issuing warnings.
As the tense moments unfolded, neighbors and bystanders began gathering around the property. What started as a small crowd grew rapidly as more people arrived, forming a ring around ICE agents and vehicles. Individuals shouted, recorded the standoff, and demanded answers, creating an increasingly volatile environment.
The situation reached a boiling point when the crowd prevented ICE agents from leaving the area. Agents attempting to get to their vehicles were surrounded, blocked, and shouted down as frustration mounted on all sides. Several officers attempted to maintain distance from the crowd while repeatedly urging people to step back.
