Guy Benson Show BENSON BYTE: Paul Mauro Breaks Down Latest ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Jan 26, 2026
Paul Mauro, retired NYPD inspector, attorney, and Fox News contributor, breaks down the Minneapolis ICE shooting with concise law-enforcement and legal perspective. He walks through the confrontation, weapon handling and accidental discharge theory. He critiques early government messaging, discusses federal-local tensions and fallout including possible civil suits and DOJ involvement.
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Perceived Threat Explains Use Of Force
- Paul Mauro sees the video evidence as ambiguous but believes officers thought the man was armed and reaching for a weapon.
- That perceived threat, plus an apparent accidental discharge, explains why agents fired and makes criminal federal charges unlikely.
Key Evidence Gaps Will Determine Liability
- Mauro highlights unclear details like whether the man drew his gun or held a phone and whether the firearm's trigger was altered.
- These ambiguities will shape investigations and civil liability more than criminal charges.
Pursue Civil Claims Over Criminal Charges
- Expect a civil rights lawsuit under Section 1983 rather than federal criminal prosecution if negligence is found.
- Victims' relatives should pursue civil remedies because negligence claims are likelier to succeed.