ICE Agent Charged for Alleged Road Rage Incident on Minnesota Highway

Prosecutors say the federal agent pointed a gun at drivers during a rush hour traffic dispute.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:35pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conveying a stark, gritty, and investigative aesthetic without depicting any violence.A federal agent's alleged use of a firearm during a rush-hour road rage incident has sparked calls for greater accountability and oversight of law enforcement conduct.Minneapolis Today

A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with two felony counts of assault after allegedly pointing a handgun at two people during a road rage incident on a Twin Cities freeway in Minnesota. Authorities say Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., 35, was driving on the shoulder to bypass congested traffic when the incident occurred, leading to a confrontation with other drivers.

Why it matters

The charges against the ICE agent are part of a broader effort by Hennepin County prosecutors to hold federal agents accountable for their conduct during an immigration enforcement surge in the area. The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by federal agents and the need for greater oversight and accountability.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened around 4:22 p.m. on February 5 on eastbound Highway 62 near the Interstate 35W interchange in Minneapolis. Investigators say Morgan was driving a black Ford Expedition on the shoulder to bypass traffic, which is illegal in that stretch of road. The driver of another vehicle, identified as Victim 1, briefly moved onto the shoulder in an attempt to slow him down before returning to the traffic lane. Morgan then allegedly pulled alongside the vehicle, rolled down his window, and pointed a handgun directly at both occupants while continuing to drive. Both victims told investigators they feared for their safety and called 911 shortly after the encounter.

  • The incident occurred around 4:22 p.m. on February 5, 2026.
  • Morgan was charged on April 16, 2026.

The players

Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.

A 35-year-old Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was working in the Minneapolis area at the time of the incident.

Mary Moriarty

The Hennepin County Attorney who announced the charges against Morgan as part of a broader effort to hold federal agents accountable for their conduct during an immigration enforcement surge in the area.

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What they’re saying

“We will not rest until we get the answers we seek about federal agent conduct across Hennepin County and accountability is delivered wherever appropriate.”

— Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney

What’s next

A nationwide warrant has been issued for Morgan's arrest, and he faces up to seven years in prison if convicted on the two felony assault charges.

The takeaway

This incident has raised concerns about the use of force by federal agents and the need for greater oversight and accountability, particularly during periods of heightened immigration enforcement activity. The charges against the ICE agent underscore the importance of holding all law enforcement personnel, including federal agents, accountable for their actions.