ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis Amid Immigration Crackdown
A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation, sparking controversy and calls for investigation.
On January 7, 2026, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation. The incident occurred near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, where Good was in her vehicle. According to video footage, as ICE agents approached her SUV, the vehicle began to move forward, prompting an agent to fire multiple shots at close range.
Federal officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, stated that the agent acted in self-defense, alleging that Good attempted to run over officers. Noem described the incident as "an act of domestic terrorism." However, local authorities and witnesses dispute this account. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the shooting, stating, "This was a federal agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying."
The shooting has ignited protests and calls for ICE to cease operations in Minneapolis. The FBI and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are conducting investigations into the incident.
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