Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good, 37, during a federal immigration sweep, igniting protests and calls for federal agents to leave the state.
> At a Glance
> – Renee Nicole Macklin Good was shot by an ICE officer during a Wednesday immigration operation
> – Governor Tim Walz urges calm; schools cancel classes as precaution
> – Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to “get the f— out” of the city
> – Why it matters: The killing is the fifth death linked to Trump-era immigration crackdowns and has intensified local-federal tensions
A witness video shows an officer approaching a stopped SUV, demanding the door open. As the Honda Pilot inches forward, a second officer steps in front and fires at least two shots at close range. The vehicle then crashes into parked cars. It remains unclear if the SUV struck the officer or whether Macklin Good had prior contact with ICE.
The Aftermath
Hundreds gathered for a vigil Wednesday night, mourning Macklin Good and denouncing federal immigration tactics. Protesters chanted “ICE out of Minnesota” and blew whistles, echoing earlier demonstrations in Los Angeles and Chicago.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled the incident “domestic terrorism,” claiming the driver “attempted to run them over.”
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected that narrative:
> “They are already trying to spin this as an action of self-defense. Having seen the video myself, I wanna tell everybody directly, that is bullshit.”
Federal vs. Local Clash
- 2,000+ DHS officers deployed in what the agency calls its largest immigration operation ever
- 1,500+ arrests reported since Tuesday
- State and local officials demand ICE leave Minnesota
- Governor Walz says he will deploy the National Guard if protests turn violent
The operation, launched Tuesday, targets alleged fraud among Somali residents. Social media posts call for the officer who shot Macklin Good to be prosecuted.
Key Takeaways
- Fifth death tied to Trump administration immigration crackdowns
- FBI to investigate; state authorities will assist
- Community demands federal agents exit Minneapolis
- Protests remain peaceful but tensions are high
The shooting marks the latest flashpoint in the widening divide between federal immigration authorities and local leaders across major U.S. cities.
