Minneapolis family says tear gas canister rolled under SUV, infant hospitalized
Minneapolis family says officers rolled a tear-gas canister under their SUV during protests, filling it and sending an infant and several children to the hospital.
Overview
The Jackson family, driving home in north Minneapolis, says an officer rolled a tear-gas canister under their SUV amid protests, flooding the vehicle and triggering airbags.
Several family members — including a six-month-old infant, a 7-year-old and an 11-year-old — received hospital treatment after respiratory distress and difficulty breathing.
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said officers were responding to "rioters and agitators" and did not target the Jackson family; DHS later deleted an X post blaming protesters for endangering children.
The episode occurred amid an expanded federal immigration operation after the shooting of Renee Good, following other reported uses of chemical agents near schools, protests and family vehicles.
The Jacksons say they received threats after posting about the event; officials now face questions about federal tactics, accountability, and protecting children during operations.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources foreground victims’ emotional testimony and vivid verbs ("flooded," "toxic," "noxious") while giving a brief DHS reply framed with their label ("rioters and agitators"). By prioritizing family details, hospitalizations, and evocative imagery, coverage builds sympathy and emphasizes collateral harm from the federal operation.
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FAQ
The Jackson family, driving home from a basketball game in north Minneapolis, got caught between protesters and federal immigration officers. An officer allegedly rolled a tear-gas canister under their SUV, causing it to explode, deploy airbags, and flood the vehicle with gas, leading to respiratory distress.
The 6-month-old infant, a 7-year-old, and an 11-year-old, along with the parents, received hospital treatment. The infant was in serious condition with respiratory distress but breathing and stable when first responders arrived.
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin stated that officers were responding to 'rioters and agitators' and did not target the Jackson family or their children.
The incident occurred amid an expanded federal immigration operation following the shooting of Renee Good by an officer while she was in her vehicle.
The Jacksons reported receiving frightening threats and hateful messages after posting about the event online.
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