A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while attempting an arrest, according to News Of Fort Worth.
At a Glance
- A federal officer shot a man during an attempted arrest near the site of Renee Good’s fatal shooting
- Two additional people attacked the officer, prompting the defensive shot
- The incident escalated tensions between federal agents and protesters
- Why it matters: The shooting intensifies scrutiny of federal immigration operations in Minnesota
The confrontation occurred around 6:50 PM CT when federal officers conducted a targeted traffic stop of a Venezuelan national who had entered the U.S. illegally, Cameron R. Hayes reported. The individual fled, crashed into a parked car, and ran on foot. Two other people emerged from a nearby apartment and joined the assault on the officer.
“Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired a defensive shot to defend his life,” the Department of Homeland Security stated.
Federal officers and protesters faced off after the shooting, with smoke filling the street. Officers in gas masks and helmets deployed tear gas and grenades while protesters threw snowballs and chanted, “Our streets.”
The city of Minneapolis confirmed the wounded man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and urged calm: “We understand there is anger. We ask the public to remain calm.”
Courtroom Battles Over Immigration Crackdown
Earlier Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez gave the Trump administration until Monday to respond to a request for a restraining order halting immigration operations in Minnesota. The state and cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul allege the surge violates constitutional rights.
“What we need most of all right now is a pause. The temperature needs to be lowered,” said state Assistant Attorney General Brian Carter.
Judge Menendez promised to keep the case “on the front burner” and acknowledged the “grave and important matters” involved, noting few legal precedents for key issues.
Military Lawyers Deployed
The Pentagon is preparing to send military lawyers to Minneapolis to support the Justice Department, according to an email cited by CNN. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested 40 judge advocate general officers, with 25 assigned as special assistant U.S. attorneys.
Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson posted the CNN report on X, stating the military “is proud to support” the Justice Department.
The move follows the deployment of 20 military lawyers to Memphis last week, part of a broader effort to bolster immigration enforcement operations nationwide.
Officer Who Shot Renee Good Injured
Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, sustained internal bleeding to his torso during the encounter, a Homeland Security official told Cameron R. Hayes.
The official, speaking anonymously to discuss medical details, did not specify the severity or cause of the injury. Video from the scene showed Ross walking without apparent difficulty after the shooting.
Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Ross was struck by Good’s SUV, which she called a “weapon.” The self-defense narrative has drawn sharp criticism from Minnesota officials.
Community Response
Good’s family has retained Romanucci & Blandin, the firm that represented George Floyd’s family in a $27 million settlement. The firm stated Good was following orders to move her car when shot and pledged an independent investigation.
“They do not want her used as a political pawn,” the firm said, “but rather as an agent of peace for all.”
Hundreds of teenagers marched in St. Paul, waving signs reading “Love Melts ICE” and “DE-ICE MN” in freezing temperatures. The University of Minnesota advised its 50,000 students that online class options might be available when the new term starts, citing nearby violence and protests.
Escalating Tensions
Since Good’s death, federal agents have made over 2,000 arrests in Minnesota since early December, according to DHS. Agents have pulled people from cars and homes, facing angry bystanders demanding they leave.
Governor Tim Walz, in a televised speech, described the situation as “organized brutality against the people of Minnesota by our own federal government” and vowed accountability through the courts.
Key Takeaways
- A federal officer shot a man while being attacked by three people during an immigration arrest
- The incident occurred 4.5 miles from where Renee Good was killed by ICE agents
- Legal battles intensify as Minnesota seeks to halt federal immigration operations
- Military lawyers are being deployed to support the Justice Department
- Community protests continue as tensions between federal agents and residents escalate
