Somali gangs are committing assaults and shootings across neighborhoods in Minneapolis

Residents are reportedly barricading themselves in their homes while lawmakers are demanding tougher immigration enforcement.

However, local officials like Ilhan Omar, Gov. Tim Walz and the Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty - are downplaying the scale of the violence.

In fact, Moriarty said, "Let us be very clear: there are no "roving Somali gangs terrorizing people." then goes on to blame President Trump for bringing the reports publicly.

Despite that, law enforcement insiders and eyewitnesses say criminal networks are exploiting soft on crime policies, and terrorizing communities in areas like Little Mogadishu and Dinkytown. (named after Somali regions)

Experts say groups like the Somali Outlaws, Hot Boyz, and Somali Mafia – organized along clan lines from Somalia – have been linked to a spike in drive-by shootings, robberies, and drug trafficking.

Violent crime in Minneapolis (Omar's district) is 316% higher than the Minnesota state average and 198% higher than the national average.