ICE Agent Charged with Assault After Pointing Gun at Civilians

Hennepin County prosecutor files felony charges against federal immigration agent for alleged road rage incident

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:16am

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A photorealistic painting of an unmarked government SUV parked on a city street, with warm sunlight and deep shadows creating a cinematic, melancholy mood.As tensions over federal immigration enforcement escalate, a recent road rage incident involving an ICE agent exposes the fragile relationship between local communities and federal law enforcement.Minneapolis Today

A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is facing felony assault charges in Minnesota after allegedly pointing a gun at the occupants of a car during an incident on a Minneapolis-area highway. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has filed two counts of second-degree assault against Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., who is currently wanted on an active nationwide arrest warrant.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local authorities, as well as concerns about the conduct of ICE agents and the use of force against civilians. It also raises questions about accountability for federal law enforcement operating in local communities.

The details

According to the arrest warrant, the driver and front-seat passenger of a car called 911 on February 5th, reporting that the driver of an unmarked SUV had pulled alongside them, rolled down the window, and pointed a handgun at them both. The car's driver told investigators they feared it was a 'crazy person driving down the road aiming guns at people.' Prosecutors have charged Morgan, a 35-year-old ICE agent, with two counts of second-degree assault, which carry a potential sentence of up to seven years in prison if convicted.

  • The alleged incident occurred on February 5, 2026.
  • An arrest warrant was filed by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office on April 14, 2026.

The players

Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.

A 35-year-old ICE agent who is wanted on felony assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at civilians during a road rage incident.

Mary Moriarty

The Hennepin County Attorney who has filed the felony assault charges against the ICE agent.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local authorities, as well as concerns about the conduct of ICE agents and the use of force against civilians. It raises questions about accountability for federal law enforcement operating in local communities.