> At a Glance
> – New video shows moments before Renee Nicole Good, 37, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7
> – Agent Jonathan Ross fired multiple shots into her SUV after she began driving away
> – Top officials split: VP JD Vance claims self-defense; Mayor Jacob Frey calls it reckless
> – Why it matters: The footage fuels national debate over federal agents’ use of lethal force during routine operations
A 37-second clip posted Jan. 9 appears to capture the final seconds before a mother of one was shot by a masked immigration officer in north Minneapolis, igniting conflicting claims over whether the agent faced mortal danger.
What the Video Shows
The footage-described by Alpha News as the agent’s body-cam view-starts with Good’s SUV parked sideways across a street. Good tells the cameraman, “That’s fine dude. I’m not mad at you,” while her wife, Becca Good, films from the passenger seat and warns, “You want to come at us? Go get yourself some lunch, big boy.”
Seconds later an officer shouts, “Get out of the f—ing car.” Good reverses, turns the wheel, and accelerates toward the roadway. Becca yells, “Drive, baby, drive – drive!” Gunfire erupts; the clip ends with a crash.
Separate bystander videos show Ross firing through the driver-side window as the SUV rolls forward. Good suffered head wounds and died at a hospital.
Dueling Narratives
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: labeled the incident a “domestic act of terrorism,” claiming Good tried to run over agents.
- Vice President JD Vance: posted Friday that the video proves the agent’s life was “endangered” and shots were fired “in self-defense.”
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: bluntly rejected the federal account: “Having seen the video… that is bulls—. This was an agent recklessly using power.”
Local officials say the footage does not show agents in the vehicle’s path.
| Claim | Visible in Video? |
|---|---|
| Good refused exit commands | Yes – verbal order heard |
| SUV aimed at agents | Not visible in released clips |
| Agent fired in self-defense | Disputed by city leaders |
Key Takeaways
- The Jan. 7 shooting occurred during an ICE operation in Minneapolis
- A single 37-second clip and multiple bystander videos form the core evidence public so far
- Federal and local authorities offer directly opposing interpretations of the same footage
- The investigation remains open as community protests mount
As the city awaits additional evidence, the split-screen narratives underscore deepening mistrust between federal immigration authorities and local officials over when lethal force is justified.
