Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
People have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good, who died on Wednesday after being shot in her car.
Governor Tim Walz has accused the Trump administration of obstructing state officials from participating in the case, while US Vice President JD Vance maintained that the investigation is a federal issue.
Accounts of the incident vary; while the Trump administration asserts that the ICE agent acted in self-defense, local officials assert that Good posed no threat.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the ICE agent shot Good multiple times, alleging she attempted to run over the officer with her vehicle. The FBI has committed to investigating the incident.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) indicated that the FBI initially agreed to a joint investigation but later withdrew, denying the state access to case materials and evidence.
Due to the lack of access, the BCA has reluctantly withdrawn from the investigation, according to Superintendent Drew Evans.
Governor Walz expressed concern that the federal government may not conduct an objective investigation, stating, It feels now that Minnesota has been taken out of the investigation... it feels very, very difficult that we will get a fair outcome.
Vice President Vance emphasized that the investigation is a federal matter, asserting that local involvement would set a concerning precedent.
Videos of the events depict ICE agents instructing Good to exit her vehicle while she attempted to drive away amidst their presence. Gunshots can be heard as the agent points their weapon at her before she crashes the vehicle.
The aftermath of the incident saw blood visible on the street, and community members have organized vigils in tribute to Good, showcasing candles and flowers.
As protests continued, demonstrators emphasized their demands for accountability, with community members expressing their sorrow and anger over the incident.
Those who knew Good remembered her as a compassionate artist, reinforcing calls for justice to ensure that consequences follow such tragic events.
