Minneapolis shooting update: What is unlawful assembly? New order issued after US citizen killed

An unlawful assembly order was issued in Minneapolis on Saturday after a 37-year-old local, believed to be an American citizen, was fatally shot

Updated on: Jan 24, 2026, 23:42:55 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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An unlawful assembly order was issued in Minneapolis on Saturday after a 37-year-old local, believed to be an American citizen, was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent. Mayor Jacob Frey said he saw a video of the shooting, urging President Donald Trump to withdraw federal officers from Minnesota.

Detainees are put on the back of a vehicle during clashes between federal agents and community members (REUTERS)

“How many more residents, how many more Americans, need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end?” Frey asked in a press conference. He added that “a great American city is being invaded by its own federal government.”

Meanwhile, the DHS issued a statement, saying that officers were conducting a targeted operation against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault. An individual, the suspect, approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun.

“The officers attempted to disarm the suspect but the armed suspect violently resisted. More details on the armed struggle are forthcoming. Fearing for his life and the lives and safety of fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots. Medics on scene immediately delivered medical aid to the subject but was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect also had 2 magazines and no ID—this looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement,” the DHS said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Minneapolis police, meanwhile, stated that they believe the man was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry a weapon.

What is unlawful assembly?

An unlawful assembly order is a law enforcement directive declaring that a gathering of people is no longer legal and must disperse immediately.

What it means

An assembly becomes “unlawful” when authorities determine the crowd is:

Engaging in violence, rioting, or destruction of property, or

Creating a serious public safety threat, or

Refusing to comply with lawful police instructions

Once declared unlawful, police issue an order telling people to leave the area.

What happens if you don’t leave

If individuals remain after the order:

They can be arrested for failure to disperse

Police may use crowd-control tactics (tear gas, pepper spray, batons), depending on the situation and local law

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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