ICE Agent Charged with Assault After Pointing Gun at Drivers in Minneapolis

Authorities say Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. pulled alongside vehicles and threatened drivers with his service weapon.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:54am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a law enforcement badge and service weapon, captured with dramatic lighting and a stark, gritty aesthetic to conceptually represent the abuse of power by a federal agent.A federal agent's actions on a Minneapolis highway raise concerns about the use of force by law enforcement.Minneapolis Today

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault after allegedly pointing his gun at people in a car after pulling alongside them on a major road in Minneapolis.

Why it matters

The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by federal law enforcement agents and the potential for abuse of power, especially in interactions with civilians unrelated to immigration enforcement.

The details

According to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. is accused of pulling up next to vehicles on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on February 5, 2026 and pointing his service weapon at the drivers. The criminal complaint states that Morgan did not have any lawful reason to draw his firearm and that his actions put the victims in fear of great bodily harm or death.

  • The incident occurred on February 5, 2026 on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis.

The players

Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault for allegedly pointing his service weapon at drivers on the highway.

Mary Moriarty

The Hennepin County Attorney who filed the criminal charges against Morgan.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let federal agents abuse their power and put innocent civilians at risk. This type of behavior is unacceptable and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

— Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney

What’s next

Morgan is scheduled to appear in court next week, where a judge will determine if he should be allowed to remain free on bail pending trial.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability of federal law enforcement agents, especially when it comes to the use of force against civilians unrelated to their official duties.