> At a Glance
> – 7-second video shows ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good as her SUV steered away from him
> – President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Good “ran over” the officer; footage shows no contact
> – FBI has taken over the investigation; Minnesota’s request for state role was denied
> – Why it matters: Official narrative of self-defense against a “violent rioter” conflicts with public video evidence
A Minneapolis morning turned deadly in seconds when an ICE officer opened fire on Renee Nicole Good, killing her behind the wheel. Multiple cellphone clips posted online document the brief confrontation and appear to contradict statements from the highest levels of federal leadership.
The Footage vs. The Claims
The videos begin with Good’s Honda Pilot idling on a south Minneapolis residential street, partially blocking traffic as federal vehicles and bystanders surround her. Within moments, officers converge, one reaches through the open driver-side window, and Good reverses then pulls forward.
- Officer Jonathan Ross circles to the driver’s side, draws his weapon, and fires three shots
- At the first shot the SUV’s wheels are turned right, away from Ross; his legs remain clear
- Good, shot in the head, accelerates roughly 140 feet before crashing into a parked car
President Trump posted that Good “violently, willfully and viciously ran over the ICE Officer.” Secretary Noem labeled the incident “an act of domestic terrorism,” insisting “she hit him” and praised the officer’s self-defense. The video shows no officer struck or knocked down.
Aftermath and Investigation
Ross walked away unassisted; Noem later confirmed he was treated at a hospital and released. Good’s wife, who had been recording officers beside the SUV, ran to the crash while Ross requested 911 assistance. Less than 30 seconds later he left the scene in a federal vehicle.
| Claim | Video Evidence |
|---|---|
| Officer run over | No contact visible |
| Self-defense against vehicular attack | Car steered away when shots fired |
| Violent rioter | Good waved other cars past her before confrontation |
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the Trump administration denied the state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension participation, calling the refusal “a threat to accountability.” The FBI is leading the inquiry.
Key Takeaways
- Federal officials’ account of the shooting omits key video evidence
- Good never struck any officer, footage shows
- State investigators have been excluded from the federal probe
- The shooting took roughly seven seconds from start to finish
The rapid sequence leaves unanswered questions about the necessity of lethal force as community members demand transparency from federal agencies involved.
