Gallego reacts to ICE shooting, addresses reports of possible Phoenix operations

Senator Ruben Gallego weighed in Friday on an ICE-involved shooting and unconfirmed reports that federal immigration agents may soon target Phoenix during his first press conference of 2026.

AZ Senator Ruben Gallego spoke about unconfirmed reports of ICE targeting Phoenix – “We have reached out to get more information, we know something is coming at some point…” and the new ICE shooting video which surfaced today in his first media availability of 2026. pic.twitter.com/L2wcLkeHnt

— Adam Klepp (@AdamKleppAZ) January 9, 2026

“We only know what you’re hearing publicly,” Gallego said. “We have reached out to get more information. We know something is coming at some point.”

Gallego criticized the agents involved in the Minneapolis incident, questioning their conduct and weapons handling after a new video surfaced on Friday…

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