Controversial Shooting by Immigration Agent Sparks Outrage in Minneapolis

Fri Jan 09 2026 08:42:47 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A U.S. immigration agent's fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis has ignited a heated debate between federal and local officials, as protests erupt across the city over differing narratives surrounding the incident.

The shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an immigration agent has led to widespread condemnation from local leaders, who dispute claims by federal officials that she was a 'violent rioter.' Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized ICE agents for their actions, while protests erupted in response to the incident, demanding accountability and calling for the end of ICE operations in the city.

A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday in the city of Minneapolis, but the details of what led up to the incident have left a wide chasm between federal and local government officials.

Trump administration officials claim the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was a 'violent rioter' attempting to run over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents when one agent fired 'defensive shots' into her vehicle.

However, city and state leaders, as well as Democrats nationally, are disputing this narrative.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stated that 'this was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying,' directing ICE agents with the warning: 'Get out of our city.'

Multiple videos shared on social media by onlookers capture the moment of the shooting, which took place around 10:25 local time. In the footage, a maroon SUV can be seen blocking a residential street, surrounded by protests, as immigration agents approach the vehicle.

Witnesses claim the agents ordered Good to exit the SUV before shots were fired as she attempted to drive away, resulting in her vehicle crashing into a nearby parked car.

In the aftermath, protests have erupted in multiple locations throughout the city, with demonstrators condemning the shooting. Vigils have been held in memory of Good, who state officials argue was merely 'caring for her neighbors' when killed.

Minnesota State Governor Tim Walz rebuked the federal government's version of events, calling for a thorough investigation. 'Don't believe this propaganda machine,' he criticized a Department of Homeland Security post regarding the shooting.

As tensions escalate, ICE's role in Minneapolis, particularly amid allegations related to welfare fraud, continues to be under scrutiny.

The Trump administration recently deployed an additional 2,000 federal agents to the area, part of a broader crackdown on immigration issues, further intensifying local reactions. The community, particularly the Somali population, has been frequently targeted by the administration.

This incident has exposed the deep divides between federal immigration policies and community sentiments, raising pressing questions about the administration's aggressive tactics in local settings.