Federal officers deployed flashbang devices Tuesday during renewed confrontations with protesters outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, marking another escalation in an already tense standoff between authorities and activists.

The clash comes six days after a woman identified as Good was shot in the head while driving away in her Honda Pilot, an incident that has intensified public anger and heightened scrutiny of federal law enforcement actions in the area. Demonstrators gathered near the federal complex amid heightened emotions, leading to direct confrontations with officers tasked with securing the building.

Flashbangs, which produce a loud blast and bright flash designed to disorient, were used by federal agents as crowds pressed closer to the secured perimeter. Authorities have not released detailed information regarding injuries related to Tuesday’s incident, though the use of crowd-control devices underscores the volatile nature of the ongoing protests.

The unrest in Minneapolis is unfolding alongside broader opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies. In a separate but related development, students at a suburban school miles away staged a walkout, signaling how the issue has spread beyond protest zones and into local communities.

As tensions continue to rise, federal officials maintain that security measures are necessary to protect government property and personnel. Protesters, meanwhile, argue that the aggressive tactics reflect deeper concerns about enforcement policies and civil liberties. With emotions running high on both sides, authorities are bracing for the possibility of further confrontations in the days ahead.