> At a Glance
> – The ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother, had been injured during a June arrest attempt.
> – Agent Jonathan Ross needed 33 stitches after being dragged by a car while trying to arrest Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala.
> – Wednesday’s shooting in Minneapolis is under dispute; city leaders reject DHS claims that Good ran over Ross.
> – Why it matters: The prior injury raises questions about whether the agent’s past trauma influenced his use of deadly force.
An ICE officer’s history of on-the-job injuries is drawing scrutiny after he fatally shot a Minneapolis woman during a traffic encounter this week. Agent Jonathan Ross previously sustained deep lacerations in June when a suspect sped off while Ross’s arm was trapped inside the vehicle.
June Incident: Dragged 50-100 Yards
While attempting to arrest Roberto Carlos Muñoz-Guatemala-an undocumented man with prior convictions for domestic assault and sex crimes involving a minor-Ross broke the driver’s window and reached inside to unlock the door. The suspect suddenly drove away, dragging Ross alongside the car.
- Ross fired his taser during the episode.
- Court records say he was dragged roughly 100 yards; DHS cited 50 yards.
- He required 20 stitches in one arm, 13 in a hand, plus treatment for knee, elbow, and facial abrasions.
Muñoz-Guatemala was later convicted; Ross testified at the trial.
Fatal Shooting Seven Months Later
On Wednesday, Ross opened fire on an SUV driven by Renee Nicole Good, killing the 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen. DHS leaders, including Secretary Kristi Noem, described Ross as “experienced” and said he acted after being struck by the vehicle.
Vice President JD Vance defended the agent, remarking that Ross “nearly had his life ended” in the June dragging and asking, “So you think maybe he’s a little bit sensitive about somebody ramming him with an automobile?”
Conflicting Accounts
- President Donald Trump claimed Good “violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer.”
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials called the federal narrative “b—s—.”
- Public videos show Ross stepping back as the SUV accelerates, but they do not depict him being run over.
Oversight Tensions
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said federal authorities have barred the state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from investigating the shooting, hampering transparency.
Eric Newmark, the public defender who cross-examined Ross in the June case, argued that the agent “should understand the importance of de-escalating a situation” and criticized claims that current ICE operations enhance safety as “a lie.”
Key Takeaways
- Agent Jonathan Ross suffered significant injuries in a June arrest attempt, needing 33 stitches.
- He shot and killed Renee Good seven months later, alleging she hit him with her SUV.
- Video evidence does not confirm claims that Ross was run over.
- Local officials want state investigators involved; the administration has refused.
As Minneapolis awaits answers, Ross’s prior trauma and the disputed circumstances of Good’s death fuel debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics on U.S. streets.
