At a Glance
- The ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother, had been dragged by a car during a June immigration arrest.
- Agent Jonathan Ross suffered lacerations requiring 33 stitches in that prior incident.
- Public video contradicts claims he was “run over” before Wednesday’s shooting.
- Why it matters: The prior injury fuels debate over whether Ross’s response was excessive or shaped by past trauma.
The same ICE officer who killed a Minneapolis woman Wednesday was hospitalized in June after a suspect dragged him with a car during an immigration arrest, according to DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin.
June Incident Details
Court documents show Ross and other ICE officers stopped Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala, an undocumented man with prior convictions for domestic assault and sex crimes against a minor. When Muñoz-Guatemala refused orders, Ross broke a window, reached inside, and his arm became stuck.
The driver then accelerated, dragging Ross approximately 50-100 yards before the agent freed himself. Ross was treated for:
- 20 stitches in his right arm
- 13 stitches in his left hand
- Abrasions on knee, elbows, and face
Fatal Encounter Wednesday
Seven months later, Ross shot and killed Renee Nicole Good as she sat in her SUV. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem called Ross “an experienced officer,” while Vice President JD Vance and President Trump claimed Good rammed Ross, prompting self-defense.
Cell-phone footage shows Ross drawing his weapon as Good shifts from reverse to drive, firing as the SUV accelerates away. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey labeled DHS’s account “b—s—.”
Key timeline:
| Event | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Ross dragged | June 2025 | 33 stitches, hospitalization |
| Good shot | January 2026 | Fatal, investigation denied to state |
Muñoz-Guatemala was later convicted; Ross testified against him. Defense lawyer Eric Newmark, who cross-examined Ross, said the agent “should understand de-escalation better than anyone.”
Key Takeaways
- Ross’s prior injury required extensive stitches and hospital care.
- Video does not support claims Ross was run over before shooting Good.
- Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has been blocked from investigating.
The prior dragging incident now looms over scrutiny of Ross’s deadly use of force.
