New video shows perspective of agent in fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
A recently released video of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis provides a new perspective on the encounter between a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent and Renee Nicole Good, which tragically ended in her death. The footage, obtained by Alpha News and shared by the Trump administration, shows the agent getting out of his vehicle, holding a cell phone, and walking past Good as she calmly states, “That’s fine, dude, I’m not mad at you.” Good then engages in an interaction with a woman believed to be her wife, who challenges the agent with phrases like, “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. The video shows Good turning the wheel away from the agent and attempting to drive away, which prompts the agent to fire gunshots as the car moves toward a light pole.
Vice President JD Vance reposted the video multiple times, criticizing the alleged “media dishonesty” surrounding the incident and the misrepresentation of the officer who was injured during the confrontation. Vance emphasized in his posts that the agent, identified as Jonathan Ross, had previously suffered injuries after an encounter with an illegal immigrant last summer. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed Vance’s sentiments, accusing the media of unjustly portraying Ross as the aggressor when he was defending himself from being run over by leftist protesters impeding a law enforcement operation.
Following the shooting, Good’s wife was captured on video expressing regret and shouldering the blame for the tragic outcome. Good leaves behind three children, with the youngest being just six years old and having lost their father previously. Becca Good, speaking on behalf of the family, emphasized the need to teach the youngest child that people perpetrating such acts are driven by fear and anger, urging for a more compassionate approach. However, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, along with other Democrats, contested the government’s account of the incident, criticizing the ICE agent for “recklessly using his power” resulting in Good’s death.
Amidst the conflicting narratives, Frey called for a fair investigation into the ICE shooting, and the case was subsequently transferred to the FBI, sidelining state authorities and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The move was met with skepticism and calls for transparency from local officials and the community, with demands for justice and truth prevailing in the discourse surrounding the tragic event. As the investigation unfolds, the Minneapolis community is grappling with the repercussions of the deadly encounter, seeking clarity and accountability in the pursuit of justice for Renee Nicole Good.