FBI Takes Lead on Probe After Federal Officer Kills Mother During Minneapolis ICE Sweep
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Officer’s fatal shot captured on bystander video The shooting occurred when a federal ICE officer fired at the head of 37‑year‑old mother Renee Good as her SUV began to pull away, with at least two close‑range shots shown in multiple recordings [1][2]. DHS claims the officer acted in self‑defense, saying Good attempted to run him down, while city officials point to the footage as evidence of reckless force [2]. Good, a mother of three, was identified by both outlets and her death sparked immediate public mourning and calls for accountability [1][2].
Operation represents DHS’s largest recent enforcement push The Department of Homeland Security announced deployment of more than 2,000 officers to Minnesota, reporting over 1,500 arrests as part of the crackdown [1]. The scale of the operation was highlighted as unprecedented in recent immigration enforcement history [1]. Local leaders demanded the agents withdraw, arguing the massive presence inflamed community tensions [1][2].
Protests erupt and local institutions respond Following the shooting, dozens gathered at the federal building housing ICE, confronting Border Patrol officers who responded with pepper spray and tear gas [1]. Minneapolis schools canceled classes, and the mayor condemned the incident as unnecessary, citing the video evidence [2]. Demonstrations spread to other major cities, framing the response as resistance to the broader immigration surge [1].
FBI assumes investigative lead amid jurisdictional dispute The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension withdrew after the U.S. attorney’s office directed that the FBI take over, raising concerns about independent access to evidence [1]. Federal officials argue the FBI will ensure a thorough, impartial probe, while local officials fear the investigation may lack transparency [1]. The shift underscores national scrutiny of the enforcement surge and its lethal outcomes [2].
Sources (2 articles)
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King5: Federal Officer Fatally Shoots Woman During Minneapolis ICE Operation: Details the shooting of Renee Good, the massive DHS deployment, escalating protests, and the FBI‑led investigation after state investigators withdrew .
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AP: Immigration Officer Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, the Fifth Death Tied to Enforcement Surge: Places the killing within a pattern of at least five deaths linked to the administration’s crackdown, contrasts federal self‑defense claims with mayoral criticism, and highlights broader controversy over enforcement tactics .
Timeline
July 2025 – Jaime Alanis dies after falling from a greenhouse roof during a DHS raid on a farm, highlighting the lethal risks migrants face during aggressive enforcement actions and prompting families to demand transparency [1].
September 2025 – ICE agents fatally shoot Silverio Villegas González during a traffic stop near Chicago; body‑camera footage later contradicts DHS claims that an agent “suffered serious injuries,” fueling scrutiny of official narratives [1].
2025 (date unspecified) – Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez, a 52‑year‑old day laborer in Monrovia, is struck and killed by an SUV while fleeing agents, underscoring the deadly consequences of rapid deportation sweeps [1].
2025 (date unspecified) – Josué Castro Rivera is killed when a pickup truck hits him in Norfolk, adding to a growing tally of enforcement‑related fatalities that activists cite as evidence of a nationwide crackdown [1].
2025 (date unspecified) – Marimar Martinez survives being shot five times in Chicago, a non‑fatal case that illustrates the frequency of violent encounters tied to the enforcement surge [1].
Jan 7, 2026 – A federal immigration officer fatally shoots 37‑year‑old mother Renee Nicole Macklin Goodtried (identified as Renee Good) in Minneapolis; DHS says the officer acted in self‑defense after she “tried to run down officers,” while Mayor Jacob Frey calls the shooting “reckless and unnecessary” after reviewing video [1].
Jan 8, 2026 (early morning) – State and local leaders demand ICE leave Minnesota; schools cancel classes and a citywide vigil honors Good, amplifying calls for accountability amid the administration’s “largest immigration enforcement operation ever” with over 2,000 agents deployed and more than 1,500 arrests [2].
Jan 8, 2026 (mid‑day) – Bystander video shows an officer gripping an SUV door and another ICE officer firing at least two close‑range shots as the vehicle pulls away; the footage becomes a focal point for public demands for a transparent investigation [2].
Jan 8, 2026 (afternoon) – Protesters gather at the federal building housing the operation, chanting against ICE; Border Patrol officers respond with pepper spray and tear gas, and demonstrations spread to other major U.S. cities, reflecting nationwide resistance to the crackdown [2].
Jan 8, 2026 (evening) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension withdraws from the case after the U.S. attorney’s office directs the FBI to lead the probe, prompting local officials to warn that the investigation “deprives us of access to evidence and interviews” and raising concerns about its independence [2].
Jan 8, 2026 (night) – Secretary of State Kristi Noem publicly insists that “agents will not withdraw,” reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to continue the large‑scale enforcement operation despite mounting local opposition and multiple recent deaths [2].