ICE Agent Charged with Assault in Minnesota Road Rage Incident

Prosecutors say the agent pointed a weapon at civilians during controversial immigration operation

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:37pm

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An extreme close-up of a Glock 19 handgun against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh camera flash to create a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic, conceptually representing the alleged misconduct by a federal immigration agent.A federal immigration agent's alleged use of a firearm during a road rage incident exposes tensions over aggressive enforcement tactics.Minneapolis Today

Minnesota prosecutors have charged a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., is accused of driving illegally on the shoulder of a congested highway and pointing his weapon at two people in another car during a February road rage incident related to the Trump administration's controversial Operation Metro Surge immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area.

Why it matters

This is the first time an ICE agent has been charged in connection with Operation Metro Surge, which resulted in the fatal police shootings of two American citizens. The charges against Morgan reflect growing efforts by local prosecutors to seek accountability for alleged abuses and misconduct by federal immigration authorities during the operation.

The details

On February 5, prosecutors say Morgan, 35, was driving an unmarked SUV and illegally used the shoulder to pass other vehicles on a congested Minnesota highway. He then allegedly pulled up alongside another car and pointed his Glock 19 firearm at the occupants. Morgan told investigators he feared for his safety and that of others, and identified himself as police. However, neither Morgan nor the other ICE agent involved reported the incident to an ICE supervisor.

  • On February 5, the alleged road rage incident occurred.
  • On April 16, a warrant was issued for Morgan's arrest on two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
  • As of April 18, Morgan had not yet been arrested.

The players

Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.

A 35-year-old ICE agent charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly pointing a gun at civilians during a road rage incident.

Mary Moriarty

The Hennepin County Attorney who said the charges against Morgan reflect an important milestone in efforts to seek accountability for harms inflicted on the community during Operation Metro Surge.

Alex Pretti

A 37-year-old American citizen who was fatally shot by Customs and Border Protection officers during a protest in Minneapolis less than two weeks before the alleged road rage incident.

Renee Good

A 37-year-old American citizen who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in early January during Operation Metro Surge.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. Morgan's conduct was extremely dangerous and could have led to another disastrous incident in our community.”

— Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Morgan to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns about alleged misconduct and excessive force by federal immigration authorities during controversial operations like Metro Surge, and the efforts by local prosecutors to hold agents accountable for their actions.