Minneapolis CEOs Urge De-escalation After Fatal Shooting by Border Patrol Agent

A coalition of Minnesota's biggest employers—including Target, 3M, and UnitedHealth Group—issued a joint appeal on Jan. 25, calling for a de-escalation of tensions following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.

The open letter, circulated by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and signed by more than 60 CEOs and civic leaders, said Minnesota has faced "widespread disruption and tragic loss of life" in recent weeks and urged "peace and focused cooperation among local, state and federal leaders" to help restore stability.

"With yesterday's tragic news, we are calling for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and for state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions," the coalition wrote in the letter.