Obama warns core values under assault after Minneapolis shooting

On 25 January 2026, former U.S. President Barack Obama issued a “wake‑up call” on national television, warning that the country’s core values are under assault after a second fatal shooting in Minneapolis. The incident, which struck the 6th‑floor of a community center, has drawn national attention and prompted an emergency fundraising drive for the victim’s family. Within less than 24 hours, donors raised almost $500,000, surpassing the $400,000 goal set by the campaign. Obama urged citizens to “stay vigilant and act to protect democracy.” The incident follows the earlier 2024 Minneapolis shooting that killed a 19‑year‑old. The city’s police responded with a 30‑minute lockdown and a curfew in the affected neighbourhood.