ICE Agent’s Fatal Shooting of Renee Good Prompts Investigation, Political Clash, and Ongoing Protests
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Fatal Shooting Occurs During Minneapolis ICE Operation The incident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 8, when an ICE team entered a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis and shot 37‑year‑old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good, killing her instantly [1][2]. Good was driving a Honda Pilot at the time of the encounter. Federal officials have not announced any immediate changes to ICE activities in the Twin Cities.
Video Evidence Shows Vehicle Reversal and Agent Fire Multiple videos released online show Good’s SUV stopped, her reversing, then moving forward as agents ordered her out, after which an agent fired several rounds through the driver’s side window [1][2]. The footage has become central to competing narratives about whether the agent acted defensively. Witness accounts corroborate the sequence captured on video.
Federal Officials Label Incident Domestic Terrorism, Later Disputed The Department of Homeland Security and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem initially described the shooting as “domestic terrorism,” claiming ICE officers were trapped in snow and attacked [1][2]. Subsequent video analysis contradicted those specific details, prompting criticism of the early government narrative [2]. The discrepancy highlights tension between political messaging and emerging evidence.
Border Czar Refuses Judgment, Calls for Full Investigation Trump’s border czar Tom Homan told CBS News he would not pass judgment based on a single video, calling such comments “unprofessional” and urging investigators to review all footage and witness statements [1]. He emphasized his role as border czar rather than a decision‑maker on Homeland Security matters. Homan’s stance frames the incident as a matter for due‑process investigation.
Political Leaders Split, Protests Intensify Across Twin Cities President Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the officer, while Democratic leaders including Hakeem Jeffries and Amy Klobuchar demanded a criminal probe and expressed condolences [1][2]. Protests have erupted throughout Minneapolis, with local officials calling for ICE’s withdrawal. Federal operations remain in place as investigators continue reviewing evidence.
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Newsweek: ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis; Trump border czar declines to judge video – Details the fatal shooting, video evidence, DHS’s domestic‑terrorism label, Tom Homan’s refusal to comment, and ongoing protests and political backlash .
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Newsweek: ICE agent fatally shoots Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, sparking polarized political fallout – Highlights the killing, viral videos, initial DHS claim later contradicted, high‑profile political reactions, and the shift of public attention from other state issues to the shooting .
Timeline
May 25, 2020 – The death of George Floyd is captured on video just blocks from the site where the ICE shooting later occurs, cementing the neighborhood’s symbolic weight in national debates over policing and federal authority[2].
Jan 6, 2026 – An ICE operation in a Minneapolis residential area ends when an ICE agent fires several shots through the window of Renee Nicole Good’s SUV, killing the 37‑year‑old U.S. citizen as she reverses and then drives forward[1].
Jan 6, 2026 – Video footage shows Good’s vehicle stopping, reversing, and moving forward while the agent shoots, and multiple angles of the incident spread across social media, fueling competing narratives about whether the agent acted defensively[1][2].
Jan 6, 2026 – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labels the shooting an “act of domestic terrorism,” claims Good “weaponized” her vehicle and that an officer was struck, and later returns to Minneapolis with Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, promising federal prosecutions for using vehicles as weapons[1][2].
Jan 6, 2026 – President Donald Trump posts that the officer acted in “self‑defense,” while New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other Democrats call the killing “murder,” illustrating how the footage becomes a partisan litmus test[2].
Jan 6, 2026 – A Republican‑led House Oversight hearing on alleged Somali welfare fraud in Minnesota is eclipsed by the ICE shooting; Governor Tim Walz pledges a “full, fair, and expeditious investigation,” shifting legislative focus to the criminal probe[2].
Jan 8, 2026 – Border czar Tom Homan tells CBS News he will not judge the incident from a single video, calling such commentary “unprofessional” and urging investigators to let the full inquiry play out[1].
Jan 8, 2026 – President Trump defends the officer on Truth Social, Vice President JD Vance vows the administration stands behind ICE agents, and Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries calls Noem a “stone‑cold liar” while demanding a criminal investigation[1].
Jan 8, 2026 – Protests continue across the Twin Cities, and state and local leaders press for ICE’s withdrawal, yet federal operations remain in place, keeping tensions high as investigators review the multiple videos and witness statements[1].
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- https://x.com/BillKristol/status/2009001272104583660 (cited 1 times)
- https://x.com/amyklobuchar/status/2009002354998182209 (cited 1 times)