ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Identified as Shooter in Renee Good Death, Federal Probe Launched
Updated (2 articles)
Agent Jonathan Ross Named Shooter and Ten‑Year Veteran The federal immigration officer who killed Renee Nicole Good has been identified as Jonathan Ross, a ten‑year law‑enforcement veteran. The Minnesota Star Tribune first disclosed his name, and The Guardian confirmed his background. Both WBNS and King5 report the same identification, establishing a clear profile of the agent involved [1][2].
June Bloomington Clash Injured Agent, Led to Driver Conviction In June, Ross was injured during a car‑stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, when his arm became trapped in a vehicle window and he was dragged about 100 yards. He required 50 stitches and fired his Taser, which failed to incapacitate the driver. A jury later convicted that driver of assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon [1][2].
Federal Officials Launch Probe, Label Good’s Actions Terrorism U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced a federal investigation into the Minneapolis shooting and described Good’s conduct as domestic terrorism. She also asserted the shooting was justified, framing the incident within a national‑security narrative. Both outlets echo Noem’s commitment to a federal review and her terrorism characterization [1][2].
Minneapolis Leaders Call Shooting Potentially Avoidable Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said there is no evidence the driver intended to harm anyone, while Mayor Jacob Frey, after reviewing video footage, said the shooting appeared avoidable. Their statements contrast with the federal framing and highlight local concerns about the use of force. These perspectives are reported by both sources [1][2].
Driver Found Guilty of Assaulting Federal Officer The driver, who claimed ignorance of the officer’s federal status, was found guilty by a jury last month. The conviction underscores the legal repercussions of resisting a federal immigration enforcement action. Both articles detail the verdict and its basis [1][2].
Sources (2 articles)
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WBNS: ICE agent identified who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good: Reports Jonathan Ross as the shooter, outlines his ten‑year career, details the June Bloomington injury, cites Noem’s terrorism label, and includes local officials’ view that the shooting might have been avoidable .
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King5: ICE agent identified who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis: Mirrors WBNS on Ross’s identity and background, adds court documents on the Bloomington incident, notes the driver’s conviction, emphasizes Noem’s justification and terrorism framing, and repeats local officials’ assessment of avoidability .
Timeline
June 2025 – An ICE agent is injured during a car‑stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, when his arm becomes trapped in a fleeing driver’s window; he is dragged about 100 yards, receives 50 stitches, and fires a Taser that fails to stop the driver[1].
December 2025 – A jury finds the Bloomington driver guilty of assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon, rejecting his claim that he did not know the officer was ICE personnel[2].
Jan 8 2026 – Media outlets identify the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in a Minneapolis suburb as Jonathan Ross, a ten‑year law‑enforcement veteran, after the Minnesota Star Tribune first reports his name[1][2].
Jan 8 2026 – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces a federal investigation into the shooting and labels Good’s actions “domestic terrorism,” framing the incident as a national‑security threat[1].
Jan 8 2026 – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says he sees no evidence the driver intended to harm anyone, while Mayor Jacob Frey, after reviewing video, calls the shooting “avoidable,” highlighting a stark contrast between local and federal interpretations of the event[1][2].
External resources (3 links)
- https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/convicted-sex-offender-illegally-present-country-assaults-federal-officer-during-0 (cited 2 times)
- https://www.startribune.com/ice-agent-who-fatally-shot-woman-in-minneapolis-is-identified/601560214 (cited 2 times)
- https://bit.ly/49bdvXA (cited 2 times)