India, Jan. 24 -- Federal immigration officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis, prompting hundreds of protesters to gather in a city.

Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed that the man was armed with a firearm and two magazines. Additionally, DHS released a photograph of a handgun that they claimed belonged to the man who was shot.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be revealed by the authorities.

Following the shooting, an angry crowd assembled and hurled insults at federal officers, labeling them as "cowards" and urging them to leave the area.

In a mocking manner, one officer retorted as he departed, saying: "Boo hoo," Associated Press reported.

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