FBI Minneapolis Examining Video and Images to Identify Violent Actors

FBI Agents Also Continue to Work Civil Rights and Fire Investigations

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—FBI Minneapolis special agents and analysts are pouring over video and pictures from the recent violent protests in the Twin Cities that have been sent in by the public. The digital media is being examined frame by frame to reveal clues that may help identify those involved in rioting and violence that occurred the week of May 26.

The FBI respects the rights of people to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights and the FBI’s mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution is dual and simultaneous, not contradictory. Accordingly, the Bureau is committed to apprehending violent instigators who exploit legitimate peaceful protests and engage in violations of federal law.

“The FBI has a long memory and a broad reach,” said FBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Rainer Drolshagen. “There are people out there who believe they are anonymous and may have gotten away with their crimes, but they are mistaken. We will cover every credible lead and follow their paths toward justice,” Drolshagen added.

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