ICE Agent Charged with Assault in Minnesota

Prosecutors issue arrest warrant for federal agent accused of pointing gun at civilians during road rage incident

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:42pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car's side mirror, shattered and reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the confrontation between federal agents and civilians.A shattered car mirror reflects the harsh reality of escalating tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local communities.Minneapolis Today

Minnesota state prosecutors have charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., with two counts of second-degree assault related to a road rage incident in Minneapolis. Authorities allege that Morgan pointed his gun at the heads of two people in another car as he tried to illegally pass them on the highway shoulder.

Why it matters

This incident comes amid heightened tensions and scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement actions in the Minneapolis area, including the recent killings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, which remain under investigation. The charges against the ICE agent further highlight concerns about the conduct and accountability of federal law enforcement.

The details

According to prosecutors, the alleged road rage incident occurred on February 5th, when Morgan, driving an unmarked ICE SUV, attempted to illegally pass other vehicles on the highway shoulder in Minneapolis. Prosecutors say Morgan then pointed his gun at the heads of two people in another car during the confrontation.

  • The alleged road rage incident took place on February 5, 2026.
  • Prosecutors announced the charges and arrest warrant for Morgan on April 16, 2026.

The players

Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent charged with two counts of second-degree assault for allegedly pointing a gun at civilians during a road rage incident in Minneapolis.

Mary Moriarty

The Hennepin County Attorney who announced the charges and arrest warrant against Morgan.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. Morgan's conduct was extremely dangerous. There is now a warrant for his arrest. ICE should make arrangements for him to turn himself in.”

— Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney

What’s next

Prosecutors say they are continuing to investigate the recent killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, which occurred prior to the alleged road rage incident involving the ICE agent.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing tensions and concerns over the conduct and accountability of federal immigration enforcement agents, particularly in the wake of recent high-profile incidents involving the use of force by federal agents in the Minneapolis area.