ICE Tear Gas and Flashbang Attack on Family Van with Six Children
critical under-investigation
Location
North Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date
January 14, 2026
Department
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Agency Type
ICE
Source
CNN
Description
ICE agents rolled a tear gas canister under a family van containing six children (ages 6 months to teenagers) and detonated a flashbang, causing airbags to deploy and doors to lock. The 6-month-old infant stopped breathing, went lifeless with foam coming from his mouth, requiring CPR from his mother. Three children hospitalized including the infant in serious condition. Parents Shawn and Destiny Jackson were returning from their son's basketball game when caught in ICE operation. Mother stated agents were aware children were inside.
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Victims
- 6-month-old infant (cardiac arrest)
- 7-year-old child
- 11-year-old child
- Three other Jackson children
Tags
tear-gas flashbang children infant minneapolis operation-metro-surge hospitalization