An ICE agent faces criminal charges for pointing a gun at drivers in Minneapolis
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) A client faces felony charges in Minnesota after prosecutors say he pointed a gun at two people during a highway confrontation.
This comes as no charges have been filed in the separate attack on Turning Point USA reporter Savannah Hernandez.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Fees Thursday against an ICE agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., linked to a Feb. 5 incident on Interstate 62 in Minneapolis as part of the broader federal immigration crackdown “Operation Metro Surge” that has sparked protests and scrutiny in the Twin Cities.
Moriarty said during a press conference that Morgan “accelerated, walked next to the car, matched its speed, opened his window, and pointed his weapon directly at the two victims.”
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in connection with the February highway accident during a press conference on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)
According to a criminal complaint, the crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. near the Interstate 35W interchange, where traffic had slowed to one lane. Prosecutors said Morgan drove on the shoulder to get through traffic before walking alongside the victims and pointing a gun at their heads.
Investigators said Morgan was driving a rented SUV with no markings indicating it was a car Federal vehicle. Both victims said they felt threatened by his actions, according to the complaint.
Investigators said Morgan was not responding to the emergency at the time and told authorities he was returning to the Whipple Federal Building to finish his shift and get gas.
Morgan told investigators he feared for his safety, shouted “Police! Stop,” and believed the individuals were “agitators” who cut off contact with him because he was a federal agent, according to the complaint.
Authorities issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Morgan’s arrest. He faces two counts of second-degree assault, each punishable by up to seven years in prison. Bail was set at $100,000, with conditions including not possessing weapons and complying with all court appearances.
LEFT: Protesters gather in front of the Minnesota State Capitol in response to the death of Rene Judd, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Right: An ICE agent outside a residential home. A local California Republican Party office received a long letter calling for violence against ICE agents. (Abby Barr/AP Photo; Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg)
Moriarty said the case moved more quickly than other investigations linked to Operation MetroSurge because authorities were able to complete their work “without obstruction or interference.”
“Today’s charges reflect an important milestone in our efforts to seek accountability,” Moriarty said, adding that her office continues to investigate more than a dozen other incidents involving federal agents.
Prosecutors are also reviewing whether to bring charges against the individuals accused Hernandez was assaulted during An anti-ICE protest outside the Whipple Federal Building last weekend.
Protesters swarmed Hernandez While she was texting, they honked at her, shouted obscenities and pushed her as she tried to leave, according to video from the scene.
At one point, One protester pushed Hernandez into the fence, and later another pushed her to the ground as she screamed: “Stop touching me” and “Leave me, I’m trying to leave!”
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TPUSA reporter Savannah Hernandez was attacked last week in the state. (Fox News Digital)
Hernandez later said she suffered minor injuries, including scratches and pain.
A spokesperson for the Hennepin County Prosecutor’s Office told Fox News Digital that three cases linked to the Hernandez incident have been filed by law enforcement and are under review for potential charges, though the timeline for a decision remains unclear.
The cases were taken out of custody, meaning no arrests were made at that time.
the The FBI has opened a federal investigation. A shipping decision has not been announced.
Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE and DHS for comment.
Fox News’ Elizabeth Hickman and Garrett Tenney contributed to this report.
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