BREAKING: New Footage Emerges of ICE Agent Involved in Minnesota Shooting

 

New Footage Emerges of ICE Agent Involved in Minnesota Shooting — National Outrage and Scrutiny Deepen

Overview

New video footage has emerged of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, reigniting fierce national debate around federal immigration enforcement, use-of-force policies, and accountability. The footage — which appears to show the encounter from the perspective of the ICE agent who fired his weapon — has been widely circulated online and shared by government accounts, drawing intense scrutiny from community leaders, lawmakers, and human rights organizations.

The incident has sparked protests across the United States, renewed calls for transparent investigations, and conflicting narratives between federal authorities and state/local officials about what actually happened in the moments leading up to the shooting.

What the New Footage Shows

On January 7, 2026, a 37-year-old woman named Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a large federal immigration enforcement operation in south Minneapolis. Videos taken by bystanders and, more recently, footage reportedly from the ICE agent’s cellphone have circulated widely.

The newly released 47-second clip, first published by a Minnesota news site and reposted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), appears to show the moments just before the fatal shots were fired.

According to multiple reports:

The video is reportedly from the ICE officer’s perspective, showing the agent standing near the front of Good’s vehicle as it begins moving forward.

As the SUV moves in the agent’s direction, the agent draws his firearm and fires multiple shots at close range.

The footage has been described by some outlets as capturing the precise angle and context of the encounter, though it does not provide a full, uninterrupted view of every action.

Another report from Sky News noted that the video clips show the SUV appearing to make contact or move toward the agent, after which he fires. In the aftermath, he can be heard muttering profanity.

White House and DHS Interpretation

Senior federal officials — including the White House and Department of Homeland Security — have cited the footage as evidence that the agent acted in self-defense. Vice President J.D. Vance and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly supported the conclusion that the agent “feared for his life,” asserting that the woman used her vehicle as a weapon.

Conflicting Narratives: Federal vs. Local Accounts

Federal Claim: Self-Defense

Federal authorities and spokespersons have maintained that:

The ICE agent was threatened by the vehicle, which was allegedly moving toward him.

Agents across the operation were being impeded by protesters and locals.

The fatal shooting was a lawful response under the circumstances.

This narrative was echoed in official statements shared alongside the newly released video.

However, this position has not gone unchallenged.

State and Local Officials: Demand Transparency

Minnesota officials — including Governor Tim Walz and city leaders — have expressed deep skepticism of the federal account:

State authorities have argued that the video does not fully substantiate claims that Good posed a credible threat.

Minnesota has sought an independent investigation, but cooperation between state and federal investigators has reportedly eroded in the aftermath.

Local officials and community members say that bystander videos and eyewitness testimony show Good attempting to drive away rather than intentionally strike an agent.

Eyewitness Footage and Community Reactions

Multiple videos recorded by witnesses at the scene show additional angles:

One bystander clip appears to show the ICE agent grabbing the vehicle’s door handle and then firing as the vehicle moves forward.

Other footage shows the SUV crashing into parked cars after the shooting.

These clips have been widely shared on social media, fueling public tension and distrust in the official narrative coming from DHS.

Protests and Public Outcry

The release of the video has triggered protests not only in Minneapolis but also in major cities nationwide. Demonstrators have expressed outrage over federal immigration enforcement tactics, particularly as this incident follows other controversial shootings involving ICE or Customs agents.

Supporters of Good and broader immigration reform advocates have called for:

Independent investigations by impartial bodies.

Civilian oversight of federal law enforcement operations.

Greater transparency in how use-of-force decisions are made.

Opponents of DHS’s response argue that releasing partial video footage without full context fails to acknowledge community safety concerns and may further deepen mistrust.

Legal and Investigative Developments

Status of Investigations

Authorities are actively investigating the shooting with several intersecting inquiries:

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has been involved in the local investigation.

Federal agencies — including DHS’s Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Attorney’s Office — are examining whether federal use-of-force policies were followed.

State and federal investigators have reportedly clashed over jurisdiction and cooperation. Minnesota’s governor has publicly admonished federal authorities for lack of transparency, while DHS has emphasized federal responsibility for its agents.

Related Cases of Scrutiny

This shooting follows other incidents in Minnesota where video evidence has contradicted initial federal narratives:

In a separate case involving a Venezuelan immigrant, ICE officers were accused of lying under oath about details of the encounter once video evidence was reviewed.

At least five incidents since late 2025 have seen federal accounts challenged by independent footage, raising broader concerns about accountability.

These patterns have intensified calls for independent reviews and possible criminal accountability for agents whose conduct is under scrutiny.

Legal Battle over Evidence and Transparency

A major point of contention is how evidence is preserved, shared, and used in legal proceedings:

Minnesota authorities have voiced frustration that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been reluctant to share evidence, potentially hindering transparent local inquiries.

Families of victims and their legal representatives have called for full release of all video material, body-worn camera footage, and related communications.

Civil liberties attorneys argue that anything less than full disclosure undermines public trust and due process.

Profiles: The Agent and the Victim

The ICE Agent

The agent seen in the footage has been cited in various reports by name — Jonathan Ross — though DHS has generally declined to fully confirm identities in official statements.

Ross is a veteran with years of service in Border Patrol and ICE and has been referenced in federal court filings related to prior operations.

Renee Nicole Good

Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was described by loved ones as a mother and community member with no criminal record.

She had reportedly just dropped off her child at school on the morning of the incident.

Her death has become a powerful symbol in debates around federal enforcement practices.

Policy Implications and National Debate

The incident has amplified broader debates on several fronts:

Federal Immigration Enforcement

Critics argue that the scope, scale, and tactics of Operation Metro Surge — the federal immigration operation under which the shooting occurred — have contributed to an atmosphere where violent encounters are more likely.

Use of Force and Accountability

Civil rights groups argue that the frequency with which video evidence contradicts federal accounts points to systemic issues in oversight.

Advocates call for national standards on federal use-of-force policies akin to those applied to local police departments.

Federal–State Tensions

The conflict between Minnesota officials and federal agencies over investigation access represents a broader struggle over jurisdiction and governance when federal law enforcement actions have local impact.