Alleged Gang Member Arrested After Stealing Rifle From FBI Vehicle

In the aftermath of a highly visible federal law enforcement presence in Minneapolis, unrest spread through parts of the city after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and wounded a migrant, prompting protests. Demonstrations swelled as tensions mounted between activists and federal personnel.

As crowds grew, confrontations intensified, and at one point federal officers were compelled to leave behind several vehicles when the situation became chaotic. Among the abandoned property was an unmarked FBI vehicle, which later became a focal point of criminal activity.

Federal authorities reported that the vehicle was broken into during the unrest. They subsequently charged Raul Gutierrez, 33, of Minneapolis, alleging he entered the FBI vehicle and took a rifle and other government property.

Prosecutors claim Gutierrez is connected to the Latin Kings gang and has a history of felony convictions. He now faces federal counts including firearms possession as a felon and theft of government property.

Officials stated that the stolen rifle was later recovered with help from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives after the theft was reported.

Leaders from the FBI, ATF, and Department of Justice stressed that destroying or stealing government property endangers public safety and that arrests demonstrate accountability for unlawful acts.

Meanwhile, local figures and community members have offered different perspectives, arguing that the federal shooting and broader enforcement actions helped fuel a charged and volatile atmosphere underlying the protests.