On January 7, 2026, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, during an immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue.Incident DetailsThe shooting occurred amid a large-scale ICE “surge” operation targeting undocumented immigrants, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the previous day. Good was in her SUV (described as a Honda Pilot in some reports) when agents approached. Bystander videos from multiple angles show the vehicle surrounded by unmarked ICE vehicles. The SUV reverses slightly, then moves forward slowly, appearing to make minimal contact with an agent (or bump one, per some analyses). An agent then fires multiple shots through the windshield, striking Good in the head and killing her.Conflicting Accounts
- Federal/DHS version: The agent acted in self-defense, fearing for his life as Good attempted to run over officers with her vehicle. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin and Secretary Kristi Noem described it as justified, with some federal statements labeling Good’s actions as potential “domestic terrorism.”
- Local officials and witnesses: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Governor Tim Walz, and city council members called the shooting “preventable” and “unnecessary,” disputing that Good posed a lethal threat. Witnesses described her as trying to flee or turn around, not aggressively attacking. Some reports indicate she was a “legal observer” or community member “caring for neighbors,” possibly filming or present during protests against the raids. Videos have been cited as contradicting the self-defense claim, showing the agent reaching across the hood to fire.
AftermathProtests erupted immediately at the scene, with crowds gathering for vigils, makeshift memorials, and demonstrations. Chemical irritants were used on protesters. The incident has sparked wider protests in cities like New York, renewed debates on ICE tactics under the Trump administration, and calls for investigation (FBI is involved). Governor Walz prepared the National Guard amid tensions.The circumstances remain under investigation, with video evidence playing a central role in the dispute. Sources across the spectrum (e.g., NYT, Fox News, CNN, local Minnesota outlets) confirm the core facts but highlight the divide in interpretation.