Jan 7, 2026 – An ICE officer fatally shoots 37‑year‑old Renee Good in south‑side Minneapolis, sparking immediate federal and state interest in the incident[7].

Jan 8, 2026 – The FBI tells the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) it will lead the investigation, cutting the BCA off from scene evidence, interviews and case files; the BCA later withdraws, citing inability to meet Minnesota investigative standards[9][12].

Jan 8, 2026 – Vice President J.D. Vance defends the officer at the White House, noting a prior car‑dragging injury and framing it as context for the shooting[7].

Jan 13, 2026 – The Justice Department publicly states there is “no basis” to open a criminal civil‑rights investigation into Good’s death; the FBI continues the probe while the Civil Rights Division is told not to participate[6][8].

Jan 13, 2026 – Roughly half a dozen Minnesota federal prosecutors, including First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, resign amid tensions over the federal‑only investigation[5][6].

Jan 14, 2026 – The Trump administration blocks Minnesota’s local probe, directing the investigation to remain federal‑only; Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reiterates there is no basis for a civil‑rights case[2][6].

Jan 14, 2026 – Six Minnesota prosecutors quit, among them deputy U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson and senior fraud prosecutor Harry Jacobs, highlighting the growing dispute over evidence access and case control[2][5].

Jan 14, 2026 – A cellphone video of the shooting is released by a conservative outlet; President Donald Trump and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem publicly praise the officer and blame Good, while Vice President JD Vance warns of potential doxxing of officers[2].

Jan 19, 2026 – The DOJ again declines a civil‑rights probe and announces a separate criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding federal immigration enforcement[4].

Jan 19, 2026 – Good’s family, represented by attorney Antonio M. Romanucci, pledges transparency and calls for accountability as the investigation proceeds[4].

Jan 24, 2026 – FBI Special Agent Tracee Mergen resigns after opening a civil‑rights inquiry into the ICE officer and being ordered to reclassify the case as an assault, which also bars the BCA from participation[1][3].

Jan 24, 2026 – Director Kash Patel oversees a broader purge of senior FBI personnel tied to prior Trump‑related probes; three former senior officials sue, alleging they were forced out or faced retaliation[1].

Jan 24, 2026 – The FBI Agents Association sends a letter to Congress warning that the personnel moves violate due‑process protections required for law‑enforcement officers, noting agents were not accused of misconduct nor given a chance to defend themselves[1].