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Minnesota prosecutor charges ICE agent in gun incident as Savanah Hernandez case remains uncharged

According to a criminal complaint filed by ICE, the incident occurred around 4:20 p.m. at the Interstate 35W interchange, as traffic slowed down to a single lane. Investigators say Morgan was driving an SUV that had no markings to identify it as a federal vehicle. Prosecutors claim Morgan drove on the shoulder of the road in order to bypass traffic before pulling alongside victims and pointing his handgun at their head. Both victims said they felt threatened by his actions, according to the complaint.Investigators said Morgan was not responding to an emergency at the time and told authorities he was heading back to the Whipple Federal Building to end his shift and get gas.Morgan told investigators he feared for his safety, yelled “Police! Stop,” and believed the individuals were “agitators” who cut him off because he was a federal agent, according to the complaint.Authorities have issued a nationwide warrant for Morgan’s arrest. He faces two counts for second-degree assault each punishable by seven years in prison. Bail was set at $100,000, with conditions including no possession of weapons and compliance with all court appearances.MINNESOTA SUES TRUMP ADMIN TO ACCESS EVIDENCE IN FEDERAL SHOOTINGS, INCLUDING ALEX PRETTI, RENEE GOOD CASESMoriarty said the case moved more quickly than other investigations tied to Operation Metro Surge because authorities were able to complete their work “without obstruction or interference. Moriarty said that today’s charges represent an important milestone in the office’s efforts to bring accountability. Her office is also continuing to investigate over a dozen other incidents involving agents. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPHernandez said she suffered minor injuries including scrapes, soreness and yelling, “Leave me, I am trying to leave!” Fox News Digital reached out to ICE, DHS and Fox News’ Elizabeth Heckman for comment.

  

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