ICE Agent Shooting in Minnesota was "Not a Clean Shooting" whether you like it or not

Minneapolis, MN — January 8, 2026

A fatal shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has ignited fierce controversy in Minneapolis, with federal officials defending the action as self-defense while state and local leaders condemn it as unjustified and reckless. The incident occurred on January 7 amid a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation in the city, resulting in the death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen and mother.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Good "weaponized her vehicle" in an attempt to run over agents, prompting an officer—who was reportedly struck by the vehicle—to fire in fear for his life and the safety of others. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reiterated this account in a press conference, stating the agent was hospitalized briefly after being hit and describing the shooting as defensive. President Donald Trump echoed this view on social media, calling the incident "horrible" but supporting the agent's actions based on video evidence he reviewed.

However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vehemently disputed the federal narrative, labeling it "bullshit" and accusing agents of "recklessly using power." Frey demanded that ICE "get the f--- out of Minneapolis." Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the shooting "totally predictable and totally avoidable," urging residents to remain calm while criticizing the federal "propaganda machine." Witnesses and verified bystander videos paint a different picture: Agents approached Good's SUV, with one attempting to open the driver's door and shouting commands. Good reversed slightly before pulling forward slowly, appearing to maneuver away. An agent then stepped in front of the vehicle, shouted "Stop!", and fired multiple shots—three or four, according to eyewitnesses—striking her in the face and head. The vehicle traveled a short distance before crashing into parked cars.

Good, identified by family and officials as Renee Nicole Macklin Good (or variations including Renee Good), was not the target of the ICE operation. Sources described her as a community observer or "legal observer" monitoring the raids, driving home with her partner after dropping off her child at school. She was a mother of three and had recently moved to Minnesota. The shooting took place in a residential south Minneapolis neighborhood, less than a mile from the site where George Floyd was killed in 2020.

The incident unfolded during what DHS described as its "largest operation to date" in Minnesota, involving thousands of agents targeting immigration violations amid allegations of fraud in state programs. Protests erupted immediately, with crowds gathering at the scene, chanting against ICE and holding vigils with flowers and candles. Demonstrators clashed with federal agents, who deployed chemical irritants. Hundreds attended memorials, and unrest continued into the following day.

The FBI is leading the investigation, with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reportedly barred from participation by the U.S. attorney's office, drawing criticism for lack of transparency. State officials, including Walz, have activated emergency preparations, while calls mount for accountability.

The shooting has deepened national divisions over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with supporters praising agents for protecting themselves and critics decrying it as excessive force against a non-threatening civilian. Whether the use of deadly force was justified remains hotly debated, with video evidence central to conflicting accounts—many observers arguing it was far from a "clean shooting" given the vehicle's slow movement and apparent attempt to flee rather than assault. Investigations are ongoing.