5 EYEWITNESS NEWS captured the scene Tuesday morning in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
A large group of local and federal law enforcement officials was spotted at a home in St. Paul Tuesday morning, drawing a similarly big group of protesters.
The apparent raid started before noon in the city’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crews at the scene spotted several agencies — including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, U.S. Marshals, St. Paul police officers and St. Paul Fire Department officials — on site along Rose Avenue East between Payne Avenue and Edgerton Street.
Witnesses also reported what appeared to be tear gas deployed as protesters gathered. Agents later used what appeared to be pepper spray on demonstrators.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to city, county and federal officials for more information and comment, and continues to work to learn more about this incident. This story will be updated if any response is received.
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