Bondi blames Minneapolis leaders after suspect DHS officials say was armed is killed by CBP, igniting unrest

Bondi told Fox News Saturday that sanctuary-style policies and rhetoric against federal agents have undermined public safety.

The shooting was followed by protests and crowd-control measures as demonstrators converged.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said agents attempted to disarm the man, but he violently resisted.

Authorities said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Bovino said the suspect was carrying two loaded magazines and no accessible identification, describing him as appearing intent on causing "maximum damage" to law enforcement.

Bondi placed responsibility for the unrest on Minnesota's political leadership.

She said ICE agents operating in the city have arrested individuals accused or convicted of serious crimes, arguing enforcement was necessary to protect people.

Bondi described the protests as "extremely organized," noting the appearance of matching signs and gas masks. 

"It's extremely organized," she said. "The signs they have are all matching. They're well written. How did these people go out and get gas masks?"

"That's all I can say right now legally," she said.

Bondi also said she sent a letter to Walz warning that the federal government would step in if state leaders did not support federal law enforcement efforts.

"We sent Governor Walz a very strong letter today. We had been working on this letter. We got it out saying that he better support President Trump. He better support the men and women in law enforcement because if he doesn't, we are, and that's what we're doing right now."

Bondi said multiple federal agencies are assisting DHS as the situation unfolds, adding that the administration's priority remains protecting law enforcement officers and the public.

"We're going to support our great men and women in law enforcement," she said.

Investigations into the shooting and the unrest that followed remain ongoing.Fox News Digital's Rachel Wolf and Fox News' Paul Mauro, Bill Melugin contributed to this reporting.