This Is What Really Happened’: ICE Agent Breaks Silence on Minneapolis Shooting
What happened
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A **U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in south Minneapolis on January 7, 2026 during a federal immigration enforcement operation. AP News
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The victim has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, a local resident and U.S. citizen. Star Tribune
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Video and eyewitnesses show the shooting occurred as the woman was in her vehicle; officers approached the car and shots were fired. Wikipedia
Different accounts of what led to the shooting
Federal authorities’ version
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE say the agent fired because they believed the woman was trying to run over officers with her vehicle, posing a threat to their safety. ABC News
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the incident as self-defense and claimed the woman had been aggressive toward federal agents earlier in the day. New York Post
Local officials and bystanders’ version
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Minneapolis officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey, dispute the federal account and say the video evidence does not support the claim that she was trying to run over officers. ABC News
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Witnesses and protesters said she appeared to be driving away or simply trying to move her vehicle when she was shot. The Guardian
Public reaction
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The shooting has prompted protests and public outcry in Minneapolis and other cities, with critics condemning the federal operation and calling for ICE to leave the city. ABC7 San Francisco
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Local leaders have called for peace but also criticized the use of force, and law enforcement agencies say the incident is under investigation. City of Minneapolis
What’s next
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Authorities, including state and federal investigators, are looking into the incident to determine exactly what happened and whether the use of lethal force was justified. The Guardian
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No formal legal charges or findings have been released yet.
In Summary
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A 37-year-old woman (Renee Nicole Good) was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Star Tribune
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Federal officials say the agent acted in self-defense, claiming the woman tried to drive at officers. ABC News
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City officials, residents, and witnesses dispute that account, and the incident has sparked protests and calls for accountability.
