> At a Glance
> – 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Good was shot dead by an ICE officer after her SUV rolled forward
> – Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem calls the shooting justified and labels the driver a “domestic terrorist”
> – Minnesota officials say feds are blocking state investigators from reviewing evidence
> – Why it matters: The standoff between Washington and St. Paul could decide whether the shooting is independently reviewed or solely policed by federal agencies
Minneapolis streets turned into a protest zone Thursday after videos showed an immigration officer fire at least two shots into Renee Good’s Honda Pilot, killing the Colorado-born mother less than a mile from where George Floyd died in 2020.
How the Shooting Unfolded
Good had just dropped her 6-year-old at school and was driving home when ICE agents boxed in her SUV. Bystander clips show an officer yank the driver-door handle while another stands in front of the crossover. When the Honda creeps forward, the second officer jumps back and immediately fires; the vehicle then slams into parked cars.
- Good died from gunshot wounds to the head
- The officer was treated and released from a hospital; agency claims the SUV struck him
- No weapon was found on Good or in her vehicle
Dueling Narratives
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem insists her officer followed training:
> “This vehicle was used to hit this officer. It was used as a weapon, and the officer feels as though his life was in jeopardy.”
She again branded Good’s actions “domestic terrorism” and said an internal federal probe will clear the agent.
Minneapolis leaders push back:
- Police Chief Brian O’Hara: no evidence Good intended to harm anyone
- Mayor Jacob Frey: videos show the shooting was “avoidable”
- Gov. Tim Walz: feds have refused state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension access to evidence, undermining public trust
| Stance | Federal Side | Minnesota Side |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation | DHS internal review only | Joint FBI + state probe requested |
| Officer ID | Still anonymous | Court records tie earlier drag incident to Jonathan Ross |
| Shooting Legality | Justified self-defense | Jurisdiction and necessity questioned |
Street Reaction
Dozens of protesters marched on the downtown federal building ICE is using for its 2,000-agent immigration surge. Border Patrol responded with tear gas and pepper spray; local schools closed as a precaution. Rallies were also scheduled in New York, New Orleans, and Seattle.
About the Officer
While DHS will not name him, court filings from a June incident identify Jonathan Ross as the agent who:
- Had his arm trapped in a fleeing driver’s window in Bloomington, MN
- Was dragged roughly 100 yards, requiring 50 stitches
- Was praised by Noem and VP JD Vance as experienced and justified in Wednesday’s shooting
Vance summarized:
> “I can believe that her death is a tragedy, while also recognizing that it is a tragedy of her own making.”
Key Takeaways
- The fatal encounter happened in a residential zone, not during a targeted immigration arrest
- Good is the fifth known death linked to the Trump administration’s current immigration crackdown
- A federal-state evidence standoff leaves Minnesota residents unsure who, if anyone, will independently review the killing
- Protests signal widening public backlash as ICE operations expand nationwide
