> At a Glance
> – An ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good, 37, in Minneapolis on Wednesday
> – 2,000+ DHS officers are deployed in the city; 1,500 arrests reported
> – Officials demand ICE leave; Mayor Jacob Frey calls federal account “garbage”
> – Why it matters: Largest Trump-era immigration raid turns deadly, inflaming tensions nationwide
A routine immigration stop in south Minneapolis turned deadly when an ICE officer fired at close range into an SUV, killing Renee Nicole Macklin Good and igniting calls for federal agents to leave the state.
The Shooting
Witness video shows an officer approaching the Honda Pilot stopped across the road, demanding the driver open the door. As the SUV inches forward, a second officer steps in front and fires at least two shots before jumping back.
The vehicle then careens into parked cars and comes to rest; footage later captures Macklin Good’s spouse crying beside the wreckage, saying they had recently arrived in Minnesota with a child.
Clashing Narratives
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled the incident “domestic terrorism,” claiming the driver tried to run over agents and praising the officer’s defensive action. President Trump echoed that stance online.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected the federal version:
> “They are already trying to spin this as an action of self-defense. Having seen the video myself… that is bullshit.”
Gov. Tim Walz urged calm and said the National Guard is on standby, while schools canceled classes as a precaution.
Rapid Deployment
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| DHS officers in metro area | 2,000+ |
| Arrests since Tuesday | 1,500 |
| Deaths tied to latest crackdown | ≥5 |
The operation, focused partly on Somali-community fraud allegations, is the largest immigration surge yet under the Trump administration.
Community Reaction
- Hundreds gathered for an evening vigil, chanting “ICE out of Minnesota”
- Protesters blew whistles and marched peacefully through downtown
- Sander Kolodziej, a local painter, voiced a common sentiment:
> “I would love for ICE to leave our city.”
State and federal authorities will jointly investigate the shooting; the FBI’s role was confirmed by Noem.
Key Takeaways
- Macklin Good becomes at least the fifth fatality linked to recent immigration sweeps
- Video does not clearly show the SUV striking the officer before shots were fired
- Top officials are split: local leaders want ICE out, federal brass vow to stay
- The city remains on edge with heightened security and potential Guard deployment
As Minneapolis braces for more protests, the killing underscores the volatile collision between federal enforcement and local resistance.
