Video shows perspective of agent involved in fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
New footage of the Minneapolis ICE shooting has emerged, offering a glimpse into the agent’s perspective during the tragic encounter with Renee Nicole Good, leading to her untimely death. The video, initially obtained by Alpha News and later shared by the Trump administration, captures the agent holding a cell phone as he exits his vehicle, passing by Good who calmly states, “That’s fine, dude, I’m not mad at you.” Good proceeds to engage in a conversation with a woman believed to be her wife, with the woman outside the vehicle challenging the agents by saying, “You wanna come at us?” and “Go get yourself some lunch, big boy.”
Shortly after, another agent approaches Good’s vehicle instructing her to exit the car. In the video, Good is seen turning the wheel away from the agent, attempting to drive away. The agent holding the phone exclaims, “Whoa,” just as gunshots ring out, capturing a fleeting glimpse of the car heading towards a light pole.
Vice President JD Vance took to X to repost the video multiple times, harshly criticizing what he perceived as “media dishonesty” surrounding the incident and the officer who was injured during the confrontation. Vance condemned the false narrative that the officer was unharmed and unjustly took the life of an innocent woman, emphasizing that the agent acted in self-defense to safeguard his own life.
Recently, Vance elaborated to reporters that the agent, identified as Jonathan Ross, had previously sustained injuries when an illegal immigrant rammed their vehicle into him, dragging Ross for a significant distance last summer. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed Vance’s sentiments, denouncing media portrayal of the ICE agent’s actions as a smear campaign and emphasizing that the agent acted in defense against hostile leftist protesters who were hindering a law enforcement operation.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Good’s wife was captured in another video emotionally distraught, expressing regret and blaming herself for bringing her wife to the location, stating, “I made her come down here, it’s my fault.” Becca Good, in a statement to MPR News, mourned the loss of Renee and highlighted the challenges of raising their three children, with the youngest being just six years old and now missing both parents. She emphasized Renee’s belief in a better world and the need to show compassion even to those filled with fear and anger.
Providing a sharp contrast to the government’s account, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other Democrats strongly rebuffed the official narrative, accusing the agent of recklessly exercising his authority, resulting in the tragic death of Good. Frey held a press conference urging a fair investigation into the ICE shooting, demanding transparency and accountability.
In response to mounting pressure, the FBI assumed control of the investigation on Thursday, overtaking state authorities and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). As the investigation unfolds, voices in Minneapolis call for justice and truth, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in the pursuit of the facts surrounding this tragic event.