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Aurora State Representative Stephanie Kifowit is calling the fatal shooting of a woman by ICE in Minnesota unacceptable, saying it flies in the face of proper training.

In a statement, Kifowit, who is a Marine Corps Veteran, calls the incident a profound failure of accountability and says it is a moment that demands national action.

“Whether you serve in the military or in law enforcement, the training on when to use deadly force is absolute. It is a last resort. What happened in Minnesota is devastating and unacceptable and flies in the face of proper training. It is a complete disregard for human life. A U.S. citizen, a mother, lost her life during an ICE operation by someone who drew their weapon and fired without hesitation. This is not self defense. It should never have happened,” Kifowit said.

Kifowit says she wants a full and transparent investigation into the shooting and supports federal legislation to hold Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accountable.

She also says she has seen firsthand the devastating impact ICE can have on communities and says the shooting in Minnesota strikes close to home.