At a Glance
- Renee Nicole Good, 37, was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis
- Federal officials claim she tried to run over an officer; local leaders dispute the account
- Why it matters: The shooting has intensified tensions between city officials and federal immigration authorities
A Minneapolis woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent during an immigration operation, sparking conflicting narratives and a federal investigation.
The Shooting
The incident occurred Wednesday as ICE agents conducted an immigration-related operation. According to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Good ignored commands to exit her SUV and attempted to run over an officer, prompting the agent to open fire.
**Minnesota Governor Tim Walz countered the federal account, saying he reviewed video footage and urged residents not to trust “the propaganda machine.”
Conflicting Accounts
Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated the shooting happened after people began blocking officers during the operation.
Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, told the Star Tribune her daughter was not involved in any ICE protests and was known for caring for neighbors. The Minneapolis City Council described Good as someone who was out “caring for her neighbors” when killed.
Video Evidence
NBC News obtained footage showing:
- Officers ordering a person out of an SUV
- An officer attempting to open the driver-side door
- The vehicle reversing a few feet before moving forward
- Multiple gunshots as the SUV crashes into a parked car
The complete sequence of events remains unclear as the video does not show what happened before the recorded portion.
Investigation & Aftermath
The FBI and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the shooting. The ICE officer was treated at a hospital after being struck by the vehicle and released.
Mayor Jacob Frey responded with sharp criticism, telling ICE to “get the f—” out of Minneapolis.
Context
The federal operation came after DHS deployed additional agents to Minneapolis. The surge followed a right-wing YouTuber’s viral claims about Somali-run daycares allegedly receiving subsidies without caring for children. State investigators found children present at all but one facility, which closed in 2022.
Key Takeaways
- A 37-year-old Minneapolis woman is dead after an ICE agent shot her during an immigration operation
- Federal and local officials offer starkly different versions of what happened
- Video evidence shows part of the encounter but leaves key questions unanswered
- The shooting has further strained relations between Minneapolis and federal immigration authorities
