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A US immigration agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis during a federal enforcement operation, sparking protests and a high level investigation. The incident happened on Wednesday morning in a residential area of the city.
Federal officials identified the woman as 37 year old Renee Nicole Good. Authorities said the shooting occurred during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation linked to the White House immigration crackdown.
What Happened During the ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Videos shared online show ICE agents approaching a maroon SUV parked in the middle of a street. As the vehicle attempted to move away, an agent fired at least two shots. The SUV later crashed into a parked car.
Officials said the woman tried to run over federal agents with her vehicle. However, Minneapolis city leaders disputed that account and questioned the use of deadly force.
The FBI has opened an investigation into the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Conflicting Accounts From Federal and Local Leaders
The US Department of Homeland Security said the woman followed and obstructed agents throughout the day. Officials claimed she attempted to use her car as a weapon, prompting defensive gunfire.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed that the woman was in her vehicle and began to drive off as an agent approached on foot. He said investigators are reviewing video footage to determine whether the officer faced an immediate threat.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz rejected federal statements. He called for a full and independent investigation and urged the public to avoid misinformation.
Protests Erupt Across Minneapolis
Following the shooting, residents gathered for protests and vigils across the city. Demonstrators demanded that ICE leave Minneapolis and called for accountability.
The shooting occurred about one mile from the site where George Floyd was killed in 2020. That history heightened public reaction and concern.
Minneapolis Public Schools cancelled classes for the rest of the week, citing safety concerns after reports of federal arrests near a high school.
Why ICE Was Deployed to Minneapolis
The Trump administration sent hundreds of ICE agents to Minneapolis in recent weeks. Officials said the deployment followed allegations of welfare and childcare fraud.
City leaders criticized the operation, arguing that it caused fear and disrupted communities. ICE said operations would continue despite the protests.
Attribution
Information compiled from international news agencies, official government statements, eyewitness accounts, and publicly available video footage.
