Elite federal officers were deployed to crush an all-day riot in Minnesota after extremists continued to escalate dangerous tactics and ignore warnings to disperse.
On Thursday night, left-wing militants began attacking vehicles departing the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building.
Drivers entering and exiting the complex were forced to navigate a gauntlet of assailants who bashed and kicked vehicles and hurled projectiles.
BREAKING: Officials departing Minneapolis federal building under siege as militants kick vehicles, hurl projectiles
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When an agitator began opening doors of moving vehicles, federal authorities dropped the hammer, and tactical units were unleashed to drive out the mob.
🚨BREAKING: Militant rips open door of vehicle departing Minneapolis federal building
This disturbing escalation has triggered a shock-and-awe crackdown from the feds – videos incoming
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ICE Special Response Teams stormed out of the complex and began making arrests, deploying tear gas and pepper spray, and ordering everyone to clear out.
BREAKING: Tactical units drop the hammer on violent mob outside Minneapolis federal building after a militant ripped open the door of a federal vehicle departing the facility (video in replies)
Tonight's riot is officially over
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“Tonight’s riot is officially over,” we reported just minutes after the crackdown was launched.
We will continue to monitor the situation in Minnesota and provide updates as they become available.
