Latin Kings Gang Member Arrested For Stealing Rifle From ICE Vehicle in Minneapolis
A member of the Latin Kings street gang was arrested Thursday evening in Minneapolis after allegedly stealing a rifle and ammunition from an ICE vehicle during a period of unrest, federal authorities confirmed.
The Latin Kings are one of the largest Hispanic street gangs in the world and have a documented history of violent criminal activity.
The arrest followed riots that erupted Wednesday night and continued into early Thursday morning after an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan illegal alien who was reportedly attacking the agent with a shovel. Authorities stated the agent fired in self-defense during a violent confrontation.
🚨 BREAKING: Minneapolis rioters successfully BROKE OPEN a weapons locker in a federal vehicle and STOLE A RIFLE and ammunition before fleeing
I captured the thief’s face and license plate on the getaway vehicle.
PLEASE SHARE and HELP IDENTIFY this POS.
I have forwarded this… pic.twitter.com/7rwfIsN7v6
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 15, 2026
Multiple ICE vehicles were vandalized or destroyed during the unrest. Rioters broke into federal vehicles and stole laptops, sensitive government documents, a rifle, and ammunition.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the suspect arrested was a Latin Kings gang member with a known violent criminal history. The suspect was identified as Raul Gutierrez, 33.
Journalist Nick Sortor reported on Fox News that Gutierrez has an extensive criminal record.
As of this evening – one individual who allegedly stole federal government property out of an FBI vehicle in Minneapolis last night has been arrested.
The suspect is a member of the Latin Kings gang with a known violent criminal history. Thanks to great partners @ATFHQ… pic.twitter.com/VBPXONK7H0
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) January 16, 2026
The violence escalated after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, urged the public during a primetime address to follow, record, and confront ICE agents—remarks critics say contributed to the chaos that followed.
Federal officials have also noted that in recent months, leadership within the Latin Kings allegedly authorized a “shoot on sight” directive targeting federal agents, particularly Border Patrol agents involved in Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”
🚨 BREAKING: I am pleased to confirm the ATF and DOJ executed an ARREST WARRANT for the man I caught on video stealing an FBI rifle out of a car during the Minneapolis riots last night
Raul Gutierrez, 33, a member of the LATIN KINGS gang, has a lengthy rap sheet.
Great work to… pic.twitter.com/WBvYf3x1gX
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 16, 2026
President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for federal law enforcement and immigration officers and condemned the violence directed at agents performing their duties.
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