ICE Agent Kills Woman in Minneapolis Street Shooting

A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good on January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The shooting happened around 9:35 a.m. near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue during a large-scale immigration operation. Good was driving her car when agent Jonathan Ross fired three shots, hitting her as she pulled away from agents who had approached her vehicle.

Background

Minneapolis has seen heavy federal activity since early December 2025 as part of a nationwide push on immigration enforcement. Department of Homeland Security officials say they made over 2,000 arrests in Minnesota alone during that time. Agents from ICE and Homeland Security Investigations focused on suspected fraud cases, pulling people from cars and streets in neighborhoods with large immigrant populations.

Tensions built up over weeks. Neighbors in the area near a dual-language elementary school stood watch as agents moved through the streets. One local said people felt terrorized by the constant presence. This was not the first such operation, but the scale felt different. Saint Paul City Council member Molly Coleman called the first day chaotic, unlike anything before.

Renee Good, an American citizen, had been following ICE vehicles that day. Federal officials later said she stalked and blocked agents. Snow made roads tricky, and agents called for backup after getting stuck. Good's car ended up stopped sideways in the street. Ross drove around it and came back on foot with other agents.

Key Details

Agents told Good to get out of her car and tried to open the door. She did not comply. Ross moved to the front-left side of her vehicle. As Good started driving forward into traffic and turning away, Ross fired the first shot through the windshield. He then fired two more shots through the open driver's side window as her car passed him.

Eyewitnesses gave clear accounts. One person saw an agent step in front of the car, yell stop, and shoot through the windshield at close range even as she moved slowly. Another heard four or five shots after the car backed up slowly and pulled forward. The car then sped off because Good was hurt and her foot pressed the gas.

Timeline of Events

At about 9:35 a.m., the shots rang out. Six minutes later, at 9:43, emergency medical services and firefighters arrived. They pulled Good from the car and started aid. By 9:45, they carried her to the corner of Portland Avenue and 34th Street for CPR. Seven minutes after that, around 9:52, she went into an ambulance. Good reached Hennepin County Medical Center but was pronounced dead there.

Agent Ross suffered injuries too. Officials say he had internal bleeding in his torso. Multiple sources close to the matter confirmed this but gave no more details on his condition.

Video from a phone camera captured the moment. It showed Good pulling away slowly when Ross fired. Federal spokespeople called it self-defense, saying Good tried to run over the agent in an act they labeled domestic terrorism.

"An ICE agent stepped in front of her vehicle and said, 'Stop!' and then—I mean, she was already moving—and then, point blank, shot her through her windshield in the face." – Eyewitness interviewed by CNN

Local police responded quickly to shots fired reports. They found Good with life-threatening wounds. Firefighters took over, removing her from the car for treatment.

This marks the ninth time since September 2025 that ICE agents fired on people in five states and Washington, D.C. Four others died in similar federal deportation actions.

What This Means

The shooting has set off strong reactions across Minneapolis. Protesters took to the streets right away, demanding justice. Tear gas and chemical irritants filled the air in some spots, with whistles and chants echoing. Tensions run high as ICE keeps operating despite the death.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey watched the video and rejected the federal claim that Good tried to ram agents.

"Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit." – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

Frey told federal agents to leave the city, saying their presence creates chaos, not safety. He spoke to Good's family, offering deep sorrow. The city proclaimed January 9 as Renee Good Day. Police called in mutual aid from nearby areas to handle any unrest.

Minnesota, along with Minneapolis and St. Paul, filed a lawsuit against the federal government. They argue the operations violate free speech and other rights. A judge heard the case and kept it moving fast, giving the Justice Department until Monday to respond to a request for a restraining order. State lawyers called for a pause to cool things down.

Frey pointed out what he sees as targeted actions based on race, hitting Latino and Somali communities hard. He said U.S. citizens have been pulled off streets too, with plenty of proof now out there.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the agent, saying Good attacked and tried to run over officers. An officer shot to protect himself and others. Noem announced Operation Salvo soon after, boosting ICE in New York City. Journalist Jake Tapper questioned her on air, saying the video showed otherwise. Noem stood firm.

DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin pointed to the video, letting people judge for themselves. A DHS statement said the agent feared for his life.

The city urges calm amid the anger. Frey said residents feel the pain and fury, and leaders do too. They ask people to respond with peace, not taking the bait from federal actions. Minneapolis stands by all residents, including immigrants and refugees who built the city.

Police resources stay high. More updates come as investigations continue. Federal operations show no sign of stopping, with vows to keep going. Local leaders push for accountability and quick justice. Families feel the rip of separations, and now a death hangs over it all. The streets stay on edge, waiting for what comes next.