> At a Glance
> – Jonathan Ross, an ICE officer, fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday
> – NBC News obtained cellphone footage Ross recorded during the encounter
> – The FBI will handle the investigation alone; Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz doubts a “fair outcome” without local input
> – Why it matters: The killing has ignited nationwide protests and become a flashpoint in the debate over federal immigration enforcement in U.S. cities
A 39-second cellphone clip is now at the center of a national firestorm after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, prompting vigils from coast to coast and raising fresh questions about federal use-of-force tactics.
The Video and What It Shows
NBC News secured the recording late Friday that Ross appears to have made himself. The footage captures commands being shouted and a brief exchange between officers and Good’s wife, who steps into frame. Two muffled expletives are audible at the end; the speaker has not been identified.
Investigation and Political Fallout
Federal jurisdiction
- The FBI has assumed sole responsibility for the inquiry
- No local agencies will participate in the probe
Governor’s reaction
> “I’m pessimistic there will be a fair outcome without local law-enforcement involvement,” Gov. Tim Walz said.
Public Response
Demonstrators gathered in multiple cities within 24 hours of the shooting. Organizers called for transparency and the release of any additional footage or body-camera video that may exist.
Key Takeaways
- A single cellphone video is the primary public evidence so far
- Federal authorities alone will decide whether charges are filed
- The incident has intensified scrutiny of ICE operations in so-called sanctuary jurisdictions
With protests continuing and political pressure mounting, the FBI faces a high-stakes investigation that could shape future federal-local relations on immigration enforcement.
