> At a Glance
> – Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during a Minneapolis traffic stop
> – Videos contradict claims Good tried to run him over
> – Ross was previously dragged by a vehicle during another arrest
> – Why it matters: Questions mount over use of force by federal immigration officers
A 37-year-old mother is dead after an ICE officer opened fire during a routine encounter, sparking national debate over whether the shooting was justified.
The Shooting
Jonathan Ross, a deportation officer with years of government service, encountered Renee Nicole Good on a snowy Minneapolis street. What began as a traffic stop ended with Ross firing multiple shots as Good attempted to drive away.
Videos of the incident show Good’s SUV turning away from officers when Ross drew his weapon. His legs were clear of the vehicle when he fired the first shot into the front of the car, followed by two more through the driver’s side window.
President Trump and administration officials have defended Ross, claiming Good “viciously ran over” the officer. However, witness videos show Ross was not knocked down and was positioned to the side of the vehicle as it passed.
Good, a U.S. citizen, was struck in the head and crashed into a parked car approximately 140 feet away.
Pattern of Violence
This wasn’t Ross’s first dangerous encounter. Court records reveal striking similarities to a June incident where he was seriously injured while attempting an arrest.
During that previous case:
- Ross broke a car window when the driver refused to exit
- The driver accelerated, dragging Ross at least 50 yards
- Ross fired his Taser repeatedly, later testifying he feared for his life
- He required 33 stitches for his injuries
The driver, Robert Muñoz-Guatemala, was convicted last month of assaulting a federal officer.
Officer’s Background
Ross’s career spans nearly two decades of government service:
| Position | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana National Guard | 2004-2005 | Iraq deployment |
| U.S. Border Patrol | 2007-2015 | El Paso, Texas |
| ICE Deportation Officer | 2015-present | Minnesota |
His military service included earning the Army Commendation Medal and Iraq Campaign Medal as a machine gunner. At ICE, Ross testified he focuses on “higher value targets” and serves on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Community Reaction
In Ross’s quiet suburban neighborhood 30 miles from Minneapolis, residents expressed shock at learning one of their neighbors was involved.
One neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, witnessed people “moving boxes out” of Ross’s home Friday morning. Others noted the family’s previous display of pro-Trump and “Don’t Tread On Me” signage, which stood out in the politically mixed community.
“I assumed it was some ICE agent that had come into Minnesota for their operations,” said Jonathan, a 44-year-old neighbor. “It hurts to think that as someone who’s lived here for probably quite a while… it doesn’t to me reflect what our community is about.”
The Department of Homeland Security has refused to officially confirm Ross’s identity, despite his name being widely reported.
Key Takeaways
- Videos show Renee Nicole Good was turning away from officers when shot
- Jonathan Ross has a documented history of violent arrests
- The FBI is currently investigating the shooting
- Ross previously testified about fearing for his life during a similar encounter
The incident adds fuel to ongoing debates about federal immigration enforcement tactics as Minneapolis once again finds itself at the center of a national conversation about police use of force.
