Minneapolis police executed a search warrant at the residence of Representative Ilhan Omar’s son this week, confiscating firearms and ammunition before arresting his roommate on unspecified charges.

What Happened During the Raid

Officers raided the home shared by Adnan Hirsi, Omar’s son, and his roommate Abdulrahman Abdi on Tuesday. Police recovered multiple guns and ammunition during the search. Abdi was arrested around noon that day and booked into custody. Jail records confirm he was released just before midnight the following day. Neither Hirsi nor his mother faced any charges or implications in the incident.

The Minneapolis Police Department declined to provide details about the raid when contacted. Alpha News first reported the story, noting that the search warrant targeted the apartment both men share. Authorities have not disclosed what prompted the investigation or what specific allegations led to Abdi’s arrest. No court documents detailing the charges have been made publicly available at this time.

Social Media Response and Political Reactions

Conservative commentators immediately seized on the news despite Hirsi facing no allegations of wrongdoing. Right-wing activist Benny Johnson called it a bad look for the congresswoman. Online influencer accounts suggested the incident represented part of a larger investigation. Former Trump advisors Corey Lewandowski and Sean Spicer shared the initial report without commentary. Several critics referenced unproven conspiracy theories about Omar that she has repeatedly denied.

Columnist Derek Hunter questioned Omar’s parenting, while commentator Gunther Eagleman called for her deportation. Former Israeli military staff sergeant Eitan Fischberger listed what he characterized as controversies involving Omar’s family members. Business owner Steve Ferguson, who has nearly 300,000 followers, dismissed the incident sarcastically. The social media response focused heavily on Omar herself rather than the arrested roommate.

The Gun Control Angle

Omar has consistently advocated for stricter gun control legislation throughout her congressional career. The irony that firearms were seized from her son’s residence was not lost on her critics. Representative Omar’s office did not respond to requests for comment about the incident. The Minnesota congresswoman represents a district that includes Minneapolis, where the raid took place. She has been a member of the progressive group known as the Squad since entering Congress in 2019.