> At a Glance
> – Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday
> – The incident occurred during an immigration-related operation in a residential neighborhood
> – Why it matters: The shooting has sparked controversy between federal authorities and local officials over what led to the fatal encounter
A Minneapolis woman is dead after being shot by an ICE agent during an immigration operation, with federal and local officials offering conflicting accounts of the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
The Incident
The shooting occurred Wednesday in a residential area of Minneapolis. Renee Nicole Good, 37, was identified by the Minnesota Star Tribune as the woman who was fatally shot.
According to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Good ignored commands to exit her vehicle and attempted to run over an ICE officer. The officer, who was struck by the vehicle, was treated at a hospital and released.
Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated that the shooting happened after people began blocking officers during the immigration operation.
Conflicting Accounts
Local officials are challenging the federal narrative. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he has seen video of the shooting and warned against believing “the propaganda machine.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was more direct, telling ICE to “get the f—” out of the city following the incident.
Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, told the Star Tribune her daughter was not involved in ICE-related protests. She described Good as:
- “One of the kindest people I’ve ever known”
- “Extremely compassionate”
- “Loving, forgiving and affectionate”
The Minneapolis City Council called Good a resident who was out “caring for her neighbors” when she was killed.
Video Evidence
NBC News obtained video showing officers ordering someone out of an SUV. The footage shows:
- An officer trying to open the driver’s side door
- The vehicle moving in reverse a few feet
- The SUV then driving forward
- Multiple gunshots can be heard
- The vehicle crashes into a parked car
What happened before the recorded portion remains unclear.
Investigation Underway
The FBI and Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the shooting. When asked whether the officer fired before or after being struck by the vehicle, Noem declined to answer.
> “I know you keep asking that, but that doesn’t mean that the FBI is going to give you an answer today. There will be an investigation; we want to make sure that it’s factual.”
> DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Operation Context
The increased ICE presence in Minneapolis followed a viral video from a right-wing YouTuber claiming Somali-run daycares were receiving federal subsidies without caring for children. The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families investigated and found children present at all facilities except one that closed in 2022.
Key Takeaways
- Federal and local authorities offer conflicting versions of events
- Video evidence shows the SUV moving before shots were fired
- The FBI is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting
- The incident has intensified tensions over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis
- ICE had recently increased its presence in the city following unverified social media claims
The investigation continues as both federal investigators and local officials seek to determine exactly what led to the fatal encounter.
