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Minnesota Prosecutor Files Felony Charges Against ICE Agent After Highway Gun Incident
A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is now facing serious felony charges in Minnesota after allegedly pointing a gun at two civilians during a tense highway encounter — a move that local prosecutors say crossed a dangerous line.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Thursday that Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., an ICE agent, has been charged in connection with a February 5 incident on Highway 62 in Minneapolis. The confrontation took place amid “Operation Metro Surge,” a federal immigration enforcement initiative that sparked protests and heightened community tensions across the Twin Cities.
Allegations of a Threatening Roadside Encounter
According to the criminal complaint, traffic had narrowed to a single lane near the Interstate 35W interchange when Morgan allegedly drove along the shoulder to bypass congestion. Prosecutors say he then accelerated, pulled up alongside another vehicle, rolled down his window, and pointed his service weapon directly at the heads of the two people inside.
Authorities say Morgan was driving an unmarked rented SUV with no visible indication it was a federal vehicle. The individuals involved reported feeling terrified and threatened by the encounter. Prosecutors noted that Morgan was not responding to any emergency at the time. Instead, he reportedly told investigators he was heading back to the Whipple Federal Building to end his shift and refuel.
Morgan allegedly told investigators he feared for his safety and believed the people in the other car were “agitators” who had cut him off because he was a federal officer. He said he shouted, “Police! Stop,” during the confrontation.
He now faces two counts of second-degree assault, each carrying a potential sentence of up to seven years in prison. A nationwide warrant has been issued for his arrest. Bail has been set at $100,000, with conditions including a prohibition on possessing weapons and a requirement to appear for all court proceedings.
“Today’s charges reflect an important milestone in our efforts to seek accountability,” Moriarty said, noting that the investigation proceeded without obstruction or interference.
Accountability Amid Broader Federal Scrutiny
Moriarty’s office emphasized that this case moved forward more quickly than other investigations tied to Operation Metro Surge. More than a dozen additional incidents involving federal agents remain under review as local officials examine whether community members’ rights were violated during the immigration crackdown.
The decision to charge a federal agent signals a broader demand for accountability — a message that no one, regardless of badge or agency, is above the law. For many community advocates, the case underscores long-standing concerns about federal immigration enforcement tactics and their impact on public trust and civil liberties.
Status of Savanah Hernandez Investigation
Meanwhile, no charges have yet been filed in a separate incident involving conservative reporter Savanah Hernandez, who says she was assaulted while covering an anti-ICE protest outside the Whipple Federal Building last weekend.
Video from the scene shows Hernandez surrounded by demonstrators as she attempted to leave, with individuals shouting at her, blowing horns near her face, and pushing her. At one point, she was shoved into a fence. Later, another person pushed her to the ground as she repeatedly said, “Stop touching me” and “Leave me.” Hernandez reported suffering minor injuries, including scrapes and soreness.
A spokesperson for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office confirmed that three cases related to the protest incident have been submitted by law enforcement and are under review. Because the cases were submitted “out of custody,” no arrests were made at the time. Officials have not provided a timeline for a potential charging decision.
The FBI has also opened a federal investigation into the protest-related confrontation, though no federal charges have been announced.
As investigations continue on multiple fronts, the moment reflects a broader reckoning over power, protest, and accountability. From federal officers to demonstrators in the streets, the principle remains the same: In a democracy, justice must be applied evenly — and transparently — to all.
