At a Glance
- Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer on January 7, 2026.
- Autopsy shows three gunshot wounds, one to the head.
- Video evidence and federal investigation raise questions about police conduct.
- Why it matters: The case highlights tensions over federal immigration enforcement in local communities.
Renee Good was shot in the driver’s seat of her SUV during an encounter with ICE officer Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis. The incident, captured on cell-phone video, has sparked a federal investigation and intense debate over the role of federal agents in local law enforcement.
The Incident
The shooting occurred in a residential part of Minneapolis. Good’s wife, who was outside the vehicle, called Ross “big boy” and asked him to show his face. Other officers on the scene urged Good to get out of the car. Good turned the steering wheel away from Ross and began to drive.
Multiple gunshots were heard before the SUV crashed into a parked vehicle. On a video recorded by Ross, a male voice can be heard saying, “f—–g bitch,” moments before the crash.
Autopsy Findings
Lawyers for Good’s family released an autopsy report commissioned by the family. The report states that Good suffered three clear gunshot wounds:
- One to the left forearm.
- One to the right breast, which did not pierce major organs.
- One to the left side of the head near the temple, exiting on the right side.
The attorneys emphasized that the forearm and breast wounds were not immediately life-threatening. A graze wound was also noted.
The autopsy was performed by a “highly respected” and credentialed independent medical pathologist. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released its findings to the family or their legal team. A search of the medical examiner’s website yielded no results for Good’s death.
Video Evidence
The cell-phone video shows the moment Good’s SUV struck a parked vehicle. The footage reveals the officers’ commands and Good’s response. The video is being reviewed by investigators.
Lead Attorney Antonio M. Romanucci said: “We believe the evidence we are gathering and will continue to gather in our investigation will suffice to prove our case. The video evidence depicting the events of January 7, 2026 is clear, particularly when viewed through the standards of reasonable policing and totality of circumstances.”
Official Responses
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called Good a “domestic terrorist” and said Ross acted in self-defense. Ross was treated for injuries at a hospital and released shortly after the shooting. A DHS official later told News Of Los Angeles that Ross suffered internal bleeding but did not elaborate.
Department spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin accused Good of refusing to comply with officers’ commands. She said: “If you impede law enforcement operations, ignore law commands, and use a deadly weapon to kill or cause bodily harm to a federal law enforcement office there are dangerous, and in this case deadly, consequences. This was entirely preventable.”
Legal and Investigative Actions
The FBI is conducting an investigation into the shooting. State officials have been barred from participating in the probe.
Good’s attorneys described her and her wife as “responsible community members who lived peacefully and did not engage in harmful conduct toward others, including the federal agents involved on January 7, 2026.”
Community and Political Reactions
Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats, criticized the federal immigration operations in the area. They have expressed disagreement with federal authorities who have sought to justify Good’s shooting.
Local officials and community members have called for accountability and a review of the presence of federal agents in local jurisdictions.
Current Status
- Autopsy report released by family attorneys.
- FBI investigation underway.
- Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office pending release of findings.
- No official statements from the ICE office regarding the incident.
Key Takeaways
- Renee Good was shot by an ICE officer on January 7, 2026.
- Autopsy confirms three gunshot wounds, including one to the head.
- Video evidence and federal investigation are central to the case.
- The incident has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement in local communities.
- Legal and political fallout continues as investigations proceed.
News Of Los Angeles has obtained the cell-phone video shot by Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
