STOLEN FBI Rifle Triggers Manhunt

FBI agent holding a gun behind the back.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of a Minneapolis rioter who smashed federal courthouse windows during violent anti-ICE protests, as the bureau offers a $100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of stolen federal weapons including an FBI rifle.

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Georgio James-Jones arrested for vandalizing Diana E. Murphy federal courthouse during January 7 anti-ICE riots
FBI offers $100,000 reward for information on stolen federal property, including weapons taken from government vehicles
Violence erupted after ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during immigration enforcement operation
Federal authorities take control of investigation, sidelining state agencies amid ongoing anti-ICE insurgency

Federal Crackdown Targets Anti-ICE Violence

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of Georgio James-Jones for smashing windows at the Diana E. Murphy federal courthouse in Minneapolis during January 7 anti-ICE protests. The arrest represents the federal government’s aggressive response to escalating violence against law enforcement during immigration operations. Patel emphasized on social media that anyone harming law enforcement or destroying federal property will face swift justice under his leadership.

$100,000 Reward for Stolen Federal Weapons

The FBI announced a substantial $100,000 reward for information leading to arrests and recovery of federal property stolen during January 14 riots in north Minneapolis. The stolen items include weapons taken from government vehicles, with reports indicating an FBI rifle was among the pilfered equipment. This brazen theft of federal firearms during civil unrest represents a dangerous escalation that threatens public safety and undermines law enforcement operations.

ICE Operations Spark Deadly Confrontations

The violence began January 7 when ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an immigration enforcement operation. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended the shooting, stating Good rammed federal agents with her vehicle before the agent fired in self-defense. The incident occurred amid Operation Metro Surge, deploying thousands of federal agents across Minnesota to target undocumented individuals involved in fraud, drug trafficking, and child abuse.

A second ICE shooting occurred January 14 in north Minneapolis, when an agent shot a Venezuelan man in the leg during an arrest. This incident triggered additional protests and riots, leading to the vandalism and theft from federal vehicles that prompted the FBI’s reward offer.

Federal Authority Supersedes State Investigation

The FBI has taken exclusive control of the investigation into Good’s death, effectively sidelining the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. This federal takeover has drawn criticism from local officials, with Minneapolis calling the exclusion “deeply disappointing” and demanding transparency. The move demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to protecting federal agents and controlling narratives around immigration enforcement operations.

Far-left groups allegedly funding these anti-ICE protests represent a coordinated effort to undermine legitimate immigration enforcement. The federal response, including arrests and substantial rewards, sends a clear message that attacks on law enforcement and theft of government property will not be tolerated under the current administration’s zero-tolerance approach to civil unrest.